Political Developments: Wets and Drys Flashcards
What did the term “Wets” mean in Thatchers time as Prime Minister?
People in her party who did not like going further away from the post-war consensus
What did the term “Drys” mean in Thatchers time as Prime Minister?
People in her party who supported going further away from the post-war consensus
What was the role of Norman Tebbit in Thatcher’s first term? Was he a wet or a dry?
Trade Secretary. Tebbit was a Dry
What was the role of Geoffrey Howe for Thatcher’s first term? Was he a wet or a dry?
Chancellor of the Exchequer. Howe was a wet
In what way was Howe a wet?
His views over Europe came into conflict with Thatchers views
What was the role of Nigel Lawson in Thatcher’s first term? Was he a wet or a dry?
He had a role in the Treasury. He was a dry
What was the role of Michael Heseltine in Thatcher’s time as PM? Was he a wet or a dry?
He was the Minister for Liverpool. He was a wet
Why was Heseltine a wet?
He had conflicting views with Thatcher over Europe
What were the 2 roles of William Whitelaw in Thatchers time as Prime Minister? Was he a wet or a dry?
He was Home Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister to Thatcher. He was a wet
What was the definition for “Wets” in relation to Trade Unions?
People in Thatchers party who did not wish to reduce the power of Trade Unions
What was the definition for “Drys” in relation to Trade Unions?
People in Thatchers party who supported reducing the power of Trade Unions
If some people in Thatchers party were “Drys”, what Conservative Movement did this mean they supported?
The New Right
