Political Developments: The Looney Left Flashcards
What were the “Looney Left”?
People in left-wing councils that promoted liberal policies
Who controlled the Greater London Council in the 1980s?
Labour
Where the Greater London Council part of the “Looney Left”?
Yes
Why did Thatcher dislike the Greater London Council?
They had a lot of public spending
Who gave the name “Looney Left” to left-wing councils?
Right-wing newspapers
What did the right-wing newspapers often do with their stories about the looney left?
They exaggerated the stories
Name a story which right-wing newspapers exaggerated
That the Hackney Council banned the rhyme “Baa Baa Black Sheep” for being racist
Why did the Greater London Council contrast the Conservative Government in terms of policies?
The GLC wished to do a lot of public spending, when Thatcher opposed this
