1979 key elections Flashcards

1
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Government, callaghans labour government

A

winter of discontent, high unemployment and high inflation

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2
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why did callaghan lose

A

couldnt control inflation, 57 000 on strike

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3
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Opposition, what did thatcher say

A

labour isn’t working

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4
Q

when did the tories call a vote of no confidence,

A

In 1979 labour fall without lib dem or snp support

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5
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opposition, despite callaghan being more popular why did he lose

A

winter of discontent showed uncertainty

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