1979 key elections Flashcards
1
Q
Government, callaghans labour government
A
winter of discontent, high unemployment and high inflation
2
Q
why did callaghan lose
A
couldnt control inflation, 57 000 on strike
3
Q
Opposition, what did thatcher say
A
labour isn’t working
4
Q
when did the tories call a vote of no confidence,
A
In 1979 labour fall without lib dem or snp support
5
Q
opposition, despite callaghan being more popular why did he lose
A
winter of discontent showed uncertainty
