1979 Election

Question 1

What was Margaret thatchers majority in 1979

Answer 1

43 seat

Question 2

Who was the labour leader (previous prime minister)

Answer 2

Callaghan

Question 3

Key reason for conservative victory (to do with the previous labour government)

Answer 3

Lost a vote of no confidence and were regularly defeated in the commons

Question 4

What was the issue with trade unions for Callaghan

Answer 4

Callaghan was also seen as unable to control trade unions, who had been striking following attempts to impose a 5% limit on pay increases in early 1979

Question 5

What was the winter of discontent?

Answer 5

The Winter of Discontent was the period between late September 1978 and February 1979 in the United Kingdom characterised by widespread strikes by private, and later public, sector trade unions demanding pay rises

Question 6

Main conservative policies that appealed to voters

Answer 6

Restore health of economic and social life by controlling inflation and finding a balance between rights and duties of trade union

Question 7

How was thatcher presented as a strong leader

Answer 7

Thatcher’s Strong Leadership: Thatcher presented herself as a strong and decisive leader who would restore order and discipline. Her emphasis on cutting taxes, reducing government intervention in the economy, and promoting free-market policies resonated with many voters.