Political Developments: Political U-Turn Flashcards
1
Q
What is a political U-turn?
A
Going back on your original proposed policies to do something else
2
Q
How many months in to Heath’s government did he do the U-turn?
A
18 months
3
Q
What was an economic and industrial issue resulting in the U-turn?
A
Inflation had risen to 15% by late 1971. Industry output was also declining
4
Q
What is an issue with a political U-turn?
A
It makes a government look weak
5
Q
What is the problem with the government looking weak?
A
They will be seen as less of an authority in the country
6
Q
What are 3 company examples emphasising the political U-turn of now funding lame-duck industries? What year did these all happen?
A
Upper Clyde Shipbuilders, 1971-2Rolls-Royce, 1971 Coal Miners, 1972
