3.3 Prime Minister Case Studies Flashcards
When was Margaret Thatcher in power?
1979-1990
What was Thatchers majority in 1979?
43
What was Thatchers majority in 1983?
144
What was Thatchers majority in 1987?
102
What was the state of the party when Thatcher came into power?
Divided. Between EU and anti EU and one-nation and neo-liberal ideologies
Name 3 Thatcher polices?
- privatisation
- curbing power of Trade Unions
- banning homosexual teaching in schools
Prominent events that shaped Thatchers tenure?
- Falklands war
- defeating the USSR with America
Why did Thatcher lose power?
Thatcher introduced the poll tax which was not progressive with income. Close allies triggered a leadership election which she lost
When was Tony Blair in power?
1997 - 2007
What was the size of Blair’s majority in 1997?
179
What was the size of Blair’s majority in 2001?
167
What was the size of Blair’s majority in 2005?
66
What was the state of the Labour Party when Blair came into power?
Differences of opinion between New Labour and old labour
Give 3 Blair policies?
- extensive programme of constitutional reform HRA and devolution
- increased spending on health and education
- introduction of national minimum wage
Prominent events that shaped Blair’s tenure?
-Iraq War
How did Tony Blair lose power?
Resigned before a leadership contest could happen
When was David Cameron in power?
2010-2016
What was the size of Cameron’s majority in 2010?
No majority
What was the size of Cameron’s majority in 2015?
12
What was the state of the Conservative party when Cameron came into power?
The party united around the needs for spending cuts but divided over EU membership.
Give 3 Cameron policies?
- austerity
- progressive social policies
- introducing large increases in tuition fees
Prominent events that shaped Cameron’s tenure?
The EU referendum and parliament stopping him interfering in the Syrian civil war
Why did Cameron lose power?
He campaigned to stay in the EU and resigned after loosing such battle.
