Political Developments: Reason for the 1987 Conservative Election Victory Flashcards
What had Labour tried to do to their party overall to be more appealling?
Rebrand themselves
Which area of Britain was thriving under the Conservatives?
The South
What were the Conservatives promising in their Manifesto?
A continuation of prosperity for the South
Name 2 things Thatcher had done for the British economy that helped Southern voters by 1987
1980 Housing Act, Privatisation
How many council homes had been sold by 1987?
1 million
What was one radical part of Labour’s 1987 Manifesto that was unappealing?
They would leave the EEC
2 Economic reasons why Thatcher called an election in 1987
Inflation was low and unemployment was decreasing
What happened to unemployment every month after 1986?
It decreased
What did Thatcher’s government do in October 1986 that was beneficial for the public?
They deregulated the stock market
Where did Thatcher visit before the 1987 election?
Moscow
Who did Thatcher meet with in Moscow?
Gorbachev
Why did Thatcher go to Moscow before the 1987 election?
To show Britain that she was serious about ending the Cold War
