Labour in Opposition

Question 1

Head of Labour during 1992 election?

Answer 1

Kinnock

Question 2

Explain Blair’s succession

Answer 2

• After Kinnock’s resignation, John Smith took over
• he suffered a heart attack in 1994 and Blair came to office after a meeting with Brown at the Granita
• Brown was promised premiership after Blair

Question 3

Who was Blair able to ‘court’?

Answer 3

Traditional foes such as Rupert Murdoch’s (News International group publisher of the Sun).

Question 4

‘Vote Winners’

Answer 4

evolution for Scotland and Wales; minimum wage; Labour would observe Cons spending plans for the first 2 years in office​

Question 5

Labour’s 5 pledges

Answer 5

• smaller class sizes in schools​
• jobs for the young​
• fast track punishment​
• cutting waiting times in NHS hospitals​
• strengthen the economy, maintain low interest rates, and income tax

Question 6

When was Tony Blair made Shadow Home Sec?

Answer 6

1992

Question 7

Why did Blair appeal to the electorate?

Answer 7

He was young and had a family with young children - he understood first hand the impact of educational policies and he was more relatable to the public than Major. He also was very charismatic and this attracted younger, female voters

Question 8

Clause IV

Answer 8

Promoted nationalisation and common ownership of industry. Blair rebranded this to make it more palatable to the general public

Question 9

What percentage of the party supported the new clause?

Answer 9

65%

Question 10

Blair’s spin doctor?

Answer 10

Alastair Campbell