Labour 1964-70 Flashcards
1
Q
Who was PM 1964-70?
A
Wilson
2
Q
What qualities helped wilson appeal to electorate?
A
- middle class
- younger
3
Q
When did Wilson call for 2nd election to improve his majority
A
1966
4
Q
Who was Labour’s progressive home secretary
A
Roy Jenkins
5
Q
Who was Labour’s progressive home secretary
A
Roy Jenkins
6
Q
Progressive reforms under Labour 1964-70
A
- Family Planning Act ‘67
- Sexual Offences Bill ‘67
- Abortion Act
Etc.
7
Q
2 criticisms of Labour’s progressive reforms
A
- away from trad values eg Divorce Act breaks apart families
- “permissive society”
8
Q
Who believed Labour was steering Britain to be a “permissive society”
A
Mary Whitehouse
