Case studies of PM Flashcards
What majority did Blair win in 1997
179
How much more legislation did Blair get through than Major
11% more
What was Major’s majority?
21
How many seats was Cameron short by in 2010
20 seats
What was Thatcher’s majority and what did this allow her to do?
144- Falklands War
What policy was Theresa May forced to drop?
In the manifesto but highly unpopular such as increasing number of grammar schools
Example of loyalty being rewarded in powers of party patronage
George Osbourne- loyal to Cameron, given role as the Chancellor of the Exchequer
What was Blair’s cabinet called
‘sofa cabinet’, very informal. PM was largely able to set the cabinet agenda
How did Thatcher use cabinet
criticised of seeing cabinet simply as a ‘rubber stamp’
Why did Blair resign
Criticism of initiating Iraq war, growing distrust for him
Why did Thatcher resign?
-Falling to a vote of no confidence, due to unpopular policies such as poll tax
What were the austerity policies
- Reductions in welfare and spending, reductions in local government funding
- Very controversial- Anti-austerity movement BUT Cameron still successful in getting it passed
What was the Coalition ‘quad’
Cameron able to bypass cabinet using the quad to ‘iron out’ matters that were controversial between Lib-Dems and Conservatives
What happened due to Theresa May’s lack of authority in Cabinet
Relied on the agreement of her cabinet amongst brexit agreements, unable to get a Brexit deal
How has Bojo been able to exert greater direct control over line ministries and political advisers
Asserting unprecedented control over the Treasury, approving the appointment of the Chancellor’s personal advisors
