Political, Economic + Ind Problems + Policies

Question 1

What position was Wilson in when he won the march 1974 election?

Answer 1

-much less promising position than had been in 1964
-lab less united than ever + Wilson older + less energetic

Question 2

What was the situation in Br when he won march 1974?

Answer 2

-economic situation dire — inflation 15% + BoP deficit £3 billion
-TUs needed to be dealt with + NI situation precarious
-Wilson formed minority gov + had to depend on support from other parties to push legislation through

Question 3

Why was there another general election in October 1974?

Answer 3

-Wilson felt strong enough to call another election
-final secured a majority but only just - gained 18 seats
-lab 42 more seats than cons but overall majority of 3

Question 4

Why did Heath lose the October 1974 election?

Answer 4

-Heath + cons party still associated with 3 day week + conflict with miners

Question 5

What was the outcome of the march 1974 election?

Answer 5

-cons 297 seats + 37.9% of vote
-lab 301 seats + 37.1% of vote
-lib 14 seats + 19.3% of vote
-no majority won so minority lab gov after Heath’s failed attempt at forming coalition