Political Developments: Both 1974 Election Results Flashcards
When was the first 1974 election? (To the month)
February 1974
When was the second 1974 election? (To the month)
October 1974
Why did Heath call for an election in February?
He wanted to ask the country if the unions or the government ran the country
How did the public respond to Heath’s question on who ran the country?
Said the unions ran it
Which party got a seat majority in the February election?
Neither of the partys
How did Wilson get Labour to be the ruling party after the February election?
He created a coalition of other parties to get a majority
What main parties did Wilson combine with the Labour seat majority?
Scottish National Party
Liberals
What was the organisation of party’s for a majority called?
Lib-Lab pact
What did Labour promise to do with 3 day weeks in the October 1974 election?
End 3 day weeks
Why did Enoch Powell oppose Heath being the Conservative leader?
Powell did not want Britain to be part of the EEC
What contract did Labour form with the Trade Unions to try and get their support?
Social contract
What is a social contract?
An agreement where the government promise to protect trade unions
What law did Labour repeal with the social contract?
1971 Industrial Relations Act
What court had been established with the 1971 Industrial Relations Act?
Industrial Relations Court
What was the benefit for the SNP signing the Lib-Lab pact?
They were allowed to hold referendums on their borders
What was the result of Thatcher challenging Heath’s leadership in 1975?
She won
What seat majority did Labour get in October 1974?
40 seats
How much did prices rise by each month in 1974?
Rose by half a pence a month
