Political Developments: Issues of Labour under Kinnock and Militant Tendency Flashcards
Who was the Labour Party Leader during the 1983 election?
Michael Foot
What was an issue with Michael Foot?
He was not an effective communicator
What was an issue with the 1983 Labour Manifesto?
It was extremely radical
What percentage of the vote did Labour get in the 1983 election?
28%
What did Foot do after the Labour Party 1983 election loss?
He resigned
Who took the place of Michael Foot?
Neil Kinnock
What was one of the first issues Kinnock dealt with?
The 1984-5 Miners’ Strike
What did Kinnock think about the purpose of the Miners’ Strike?
He supported the miners for striking
What did Kinnock think of Arthur Scargill?
Kinnock disliked Scargill
Why did Kinnock dislike Scargill over the 1984-5 Miners’ Strike?
It was difficult for Labour to support a strike that was not called in a national ballot
Name a group in the Labour Party Kinnock had to deal with
Militant Tendency
What was Militant Tendency?
A group of left-wing Labour ministers who supported left-wing policies
Name a prominent figure in Militant Tendency
Derek Hatton
What position was Derek Hatton in?
Leader of the Liverpool Council
What did Hatton do with the Liverpool Council Budget?
He had overspent to the extent where 31,000 people would lose their jobs with no redundancy payment
