Political Developments: Impact of Poll Tax on the Conservatives Flashcards
What was all of the UK united on with the Poll Tax?
That it was bad
Name the group of Thatcher’s core voters that opposed the Poll Tax
Middle-Class
What happened in the Conservative Party in early November 1990?
They held a vote to decide who the next Conservative leader would be
Who challenged Thatcher for Conservative leadership?
Michael Heseltine
How many votes did Thatcher win in the first vote?
204
How many votes did Heseltine win in the first vote?
152
What was significant about the voting result?
Thatcher was only 3 votes away from a second ballot being called
Was there a second voting session?
Yes
What did Thatcher decide in the second ballot?
She would not participate in it
What did Thatcher tell the Conservatives for the second ballot?
To support John Major in the vote
Who won the second ballot?
John Major
When did Thatcher resign?
Late November 1990
What other large element resulted in this downfall of Thatcher?
Howe’s criticisms over her views on Europe
What did Major do with Poll Tax in 1993?
He abolished it
