Intro to Maggie

Question 1

What were Thatcher’s views on politics?

Answer 1

• Believed politics should be rooted in fundamental beliefs, rather than consensus and compromise
• Rejected consensus politics - sticking to principles was more important

Question 2

What were Thatcher’s views on the Economy?

Answer 2

• Against dependency - high levels of tax and TU power
• Everyone should work hard to make a living - didn’t believe anyone should depend on the state except the most vulnerable
• Hard work should be rewarded - low income tax
• Key to economic growth was individual enterprise
• Argued private companies were more efficient than government agencies - profit driven

Question 3

What were Thatcher’s views on Law?

Answer 3

• British law was central to politics
• Suspicious of radical forms of protest eg marches and strikes
• Rejected protests as they usually came from minority groups. She believed that individual rights alone should be protected

Question 4

What were Thatcher’s thoughts on Nationalisation?

Answer 4

• Wanted to privatise companies in order for more efficiency and profit
• Opposed interference in British affairs from other countries