Thatcher + Johnson case study- paper 2

Question 1

Thatcher Background

Answer 1

-elected in 1979 with a majority of 44 seats
-re-elected in 83 and 97
-Falklands in 1982

Question 2

Thatcher control of policy

Answer 2

-Falklands war, UK victory, Iron Lady
-economic reform through privatisation and deregulation
-enhanced UKs role on the global stage due to relations with the USA

Question 3

Thatcher lack of control over policy

Answer 3

-implemented the poll tax (community charge) damaging her popularity
-handled the 1984 miners strike poorly, leading to conflict
- policies increased social and economic inequalities

Question 4

Johnson background

Answer 4

-Eton college and Oxford
-reporter, times, telegraph
-mayor of London in 2008 and 2012

Question 5

Johnson Major events

Answer 5

-Brexit
-covid
-Russia and Ukraine

Question 6

Johnson control of cabinet and policy

Answer 6

-delivered Brexit
-Covid 19 vaccination rollout
-invested in infrastructure, advancing major projects

Question 7

Johnson lack of control

Answer 7

-criticized for delaying lockdowns
-party gate
-economic issues eg. cost of living crisis