Liberal governments-Position of Labour and Conservatives Flashcards
1
Q
How many seats did Labour win in 1906?
A
29
2
Q
Why was Labour’s influence limited?
A
The party wasn’t united and they were working class with limited education. Hardie was not good at uniting the party and they only had a small number of MPs.
3
Q
Why was the Trade Disputes Act important for the Labour movement?
A
The 1906 Trade Disputes overturned Taff Vale case, meaning Trade Unions were not responsible for strikes.
4
Q
How did the Liberal government reverse the impact that the Osbourne Judgement would have on unions and Labour?
A
1913 Trade Union Act meant people could opt out of political levy.
5
Q
Why was ‘Mr Balfour’s poodle’ important?
A
Balfour’s Conservatives were still in the HOL and so could veto legislation Liberals wanted to pass.
