Chapter 17 (5)

Question 1

Reasons behind Thatcher’s resignation

Answer 1

1) Management style due to the multiple resignations of Lawson (1989) , Howe (1990), and Heseltine (1986)
2) Europe as it caused the resignation of many ministers including Howe
3) Poll Tax as it caused a lack of support within the party due to MP’s wanting to keep their marginal constituencies
4) Economy as it caused Lawson’s resignation and inflation was on the rise