Edward —, prime minister from 1970-74 (5)

I believe the answer is:

heath

(Other definitions for heath that I've seen before include "Common land; ex-PM" , "Shrubby area of open country" , "Place of gorse/heather" , "Former British PM" , "Scrub" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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