1983 Election Flashcards
Who Won
Margret Thatcher
How many seats did Thatcher Win?
397
What percentage of the popular vote did the conservatives receive?
42.4%
Who was the labour leader in the 1983 election?
Michael Foot
How many seats did labour win?
209
What percent of the vote did labour receive?
36.9%
What was the 3rd party called?
SDP - Liberal Alliance
What was the turnout of this election?
72.7%
What were the conservatives three ‘pillars’
Defence
Employment
Economy
Name three of Thatchers policies
. Continued membership of the EEC . Independent nuclear deterrent . Further privatisation . Reduction in taxes . Trade union reform . War on inflation
What was the labour manifesto nicknamed?
The longest suicide note in history
Name three of foot’s policies
. National Investment bank
. Unilateral nuclear disarmament
. Re-nationalisation
. Withdrawal from the EEC
Why did Thatchers popularity increase despite being the most disliked prime minister during her 1st year
The Falklands War arguably contributed massively due to the fact that it increased the overall patriotism people had within the government. People saw actions like this and the sinking of the Belgrano as evidence Thatcher was a strong leader
What Famous headline from the sun was used after the sinking of the Belgrano?
‘Gotcha’
