Blairism vs Thatcherism Flashcards
1
Q
Blairism - period
A
1997 - 2007
2
Q
Common ownership of means replaced by
A
Everyhone have a right to power, wealth & opportunity
3
Q
House of Lords reform
A
less hereditary peers
4
Q
Devolution
A
Creation of Welsh Assembly & Scottish Parliament in 1998
5
Q
Social reforms & economics policies
A
- minimal wage
- welfare to work
= less unemployment & more consumer spending
6
Q
UK role in world politics
A
- peace process in Ireland
- war in Iraq
7
Q
Thatcherism - period
A
1979-1990
8
Q
Economy
A
low taxes
lowering public spending on social services
neoliberalism
no intervention of state in economy
9
Q
Ntional industries
A
Privatisation of national industries
