Lib-lab pact Flashcards
1
Q
What was the ‘Lib-Lab Pact’ and how did it help Callaghan?
A
The ‘Lib-Lab Pact’ was an agreement between Labour and the Liberal Democrats to secure support in Parliament. It enabled Callaghan to survive a ‘vote of no confidence’ in March 1979.
2
Q
How did the ‘Lib-Lab Pact’ impact Callaghan’s leadership in 1979?
A
It allowed Callaghan to survive the ‘vote of no confidence’ by one vote, which ultimately led to him calling a general election in May 1979.
