Political Developments: The Departure of Whitelaw Flashcards
1
Q
Was Whitelaw a Wet or a Dry?
A
He was a Wet
2
Q
Despite Whitelaw being a Wet, how was he to Thatcher?
A
He was loyal to Thatcher
3
Q
When did Whitelaw leave office?
A
1987
4
Q
Why did Whitelaw leave office?
A
Declining Health
5
Q
What was Whitelaw able to do with Thatcher?
A
Warn Thatcher when her policies were going to far
6
Q
Which 2 ministers was Thatcher dependent on after Whitelaw left?
A
Geoffrey Howe and Nigel Lawson
7
Q
What was the role of Whitelaw while he was in Thatcher’s cabinet?
A
He was the Deputy Prime Minister
8
Q
Which policy did Thatcher introduce which Whitelaw was not able to stop her from implementing?
A
Poll Tax
