Thatcher's Cabinet and Opposition Flashcards
Why did Thatcher not have the backing of all senior members of party?
many were supporters of Heath and wanted to maintain unity by spending money on welfare and employment
3 ways in which she achieved support in her Cabinet?
when choosing 1st cabinet she chose those who shared same opinion about economic policies
Falklands allowed her to gain more strength
Geoffrey Howe and Keith Joseph were strong colleagues
When and what did she fall out with Geoffrey Howe?
economic policy in 1989
How did Howe’s resignation speech affect Thatcher?
was implying her party as weak and made Anthony Meyer challenge her in 1989
3 reasons for support for Thatcher?
determination and self confidence
implementing much-needed change
financial discipline
3 reasons for hatred towards Thatcher?
shifting taxes
coal/miners strikes
middle class felt she had created selfish nature
3 reasons as to why Thatcher resigned as PM in 1990?
Impact of poll tax
Economic difficulties
divisions over Europe
When did Thatcher accept Single European Act? What did it mean
1986 - closer to the free market Thatcher wanted
When was poll tax introduced?
1988
What was the reaction to poll tax in 1990?
big demonstration in London where many policemen were hurt
When did Britain joined the ERM? and why?
1990 - thought it would help combat inflation and reduced interest rates
Who challenged Thatcher after Howe’s resignation speech?
Michael Heseltine
When did Thatcher resign?
28th Nov 1990
Who was Thatcher replaced by?
John Major
