3.1 Heath and the Conservatives in Opposition

Question 1

After 1966, what election tool was used more?

Answer 1

Public opinion polls

Question 2

What percentage of people had change their voting between 1964-1966?

Answer 2

30%

Question 3

What had the Conservatives been losing while in opposition?

Answer 3

The middle ground

Question 4

Where did the Shadow Cabinet meet in early 1970?

Answer 4

Selsdon Park

Question 5

What was decided at Selsdon Park?

Answer 5

Economic policy would reduce state intervention and deregulation

Focus on achieving entry to the EEC

Greater competition in industry

Reduced personal and corporate taxes

Question 6

What the ‘Selsdon Man’

Answer 6

A man that stood for:

A return to free enterprise and values of hard work

A tough approach to trade unions

A more efficient industry independent of government control

Question 7

In February 1970, what did opinion polls suggest?

Answer 7

That the Conservatives enjoyed a 10.5% lead

Question 8

What does Johnman argue about the 1970 Election?

Answer 8

That it was a Labour loss rather than a Conservative success