New Labour was a continuation of Thatcherism Flashcards
How many constituencys are there in the uk? And how many people do each roughly represent?
650
100,000
Who won the 1974 election?
Labour, Harold Wilson
Who replaced WIlson in 1976?
Jim Callaghan
What was the achievent Callaghan achieved?
Only person to hold the big four posts.
What did Callaghans politics follow?
Post war democracy consensus.
What is social democracy?
Some Capitalist methods
Mixed economy
Broard range of economic issues
What are some of the industrial and economic unrest?
Trade unions were at the peak of their power after bringing down the hath govt in 1974.
Inflation ran wild, partly driven by global markets and energy shocks.
As a result, unions demanded more money.
When did Thatcher become Prime Minister?
1979
What is Neo liberalism?
Emerged in the 1970s believes in market fundementalism, influenced heavily by Smith’s ‘invisible hand’ theory. Requires the state to restrain itself ‘uncaring’ nature.
What was the state for economy like in 1978?
Slowly improving. But was followed by the winter of discontent.
What happened to labour in 1979? and by what vote?
They lost a vote of no confidence, trigering a general election. 311-310.
In 1979 what did labour offer?
Leader: Jim Callaghan
Manifesto: Greater cooperation with unions, increased public spending, expansion of welfare state.
In 1979 what did tory offer?
Leader: Margaret Thatcher
Mainifestp: Tough stance on unions, reduction in public spending, wider economic reform.
IN 1979 what did the liberals offer?
Leader: David Steel
Manifesto: Electoral reform, greater dispersal of economic and political power (even if not a union member)
Who was Thatchers sucessor?
John Major
Callaghan resigns in 1980 and is replaced by?
Michael Foot
How was the uk transformed over 18 years of Tory rule?
Huge decline in manufacturing, country now a services economy
Large scale privatisation
Trade union power vastly reduced
Country became economically divided
What destroyed Torys reputation for economic competance?
Black Wednesday
In 1997 how was the tories percived?
Deeply unpopular, reflected in the polls.
Who created new labour and what is it?
Tony Blair
Abandoned clause 4
Openly accepted some tory policies worked and would have to stay
Thatcher described new labour as her greatest achievement.
What is the Granita Pact/ the deal?
Gordon Brown and Tony Blair allegedly struck a deal on who would run for leader.
What is the Third way?
Recognsises individualism within social contract.
Most 3rd wayers rejected nationalism.
Common values with socialism and social democracy: Social justice, equality, equal opportunity, decenteralisation, public/private partnership, social capitol.
What wass Labours support like in 1997?
Atracting greater support, Sun backed Blair.
What was Labours campaign like in 1997?
Hopeful and optimistic
What was Tories campaign like 1997?
Cynical and negative
In 1997 what did Labour offer?
Leader: Tony Blair
Manifesto: Increased spending on welfare state (especially education), tougher on crime, restrained tax increases, supportive of wealth generators
In 1997 what did tory offer?
Leader: John Major
Manifesto: Continued de-regulation and reduction of role of state, further tax cuts, promotion of ‘traditional’ values (e.g., the Nuclear Family)
In 1997 what did Liberal democrats offer?
Leader: Paddy Ashdown
Manifesto: Expansion of the mixed economy (but no tax rises), greater personal liberties, greater dispersal of political power
What was Labours majority in 1997?
179
How long did new labour rule for?
13 years 1997-2010
What did new labour use of thatchers?
Increased spending on public services, expansion of welfare state
However built upon unsound finances leading to the financial crash of 2007-8
