thatcher's election success Flashcards
why did conservative gain a majority over labour in the 1979 election
traditional labour supporters voted tory to punish labour for failing to deal with inflation, unemployment and the war against trade unions.
the winter of discontent symbolised the decline and failure of labour to fulfil their role
how did the liberals contribute to the tory victory
the liberals lost over a million votes as they blamed the lib party for keeping Callaghan in office.
this gave tory a majority in constituencies in the midlands
what factors contributed to the 1983 election success
1) falklands war success
2) 1980 labour split and appointment of Foot
3) liberal and SDP alliance split the anti thatcher vote allowing her to gain traditional labour seats
why was micheal foot so unpopular in labour
1) believed in uniilateral disarmament
2) wanted to nationalise industry and increase state intervention
3) policies had no appeal outside labour voters
overall he was very out of touch
why did tory lose 21 seats in the 1987 elections
1) the divisions in the labour party were not as prevalent
2) there was no key factor such as the falklands success or winter of discontent to contribute to the success or downfall of either party
why did tory still have the edge over labour in the 1987 election
the policy of selling council houses and shares in private industries appealed to the middle class and some working class voters.
the economy was doing well under thatcher. unemployment and inflation was decreasing and the pound was strong.
why were labour incompetent in the 80s
the division on the left wing split the anti conservative vote.
they won more seats in the 1987 election when the party moved more towards the centre.
the leader Neil Kinnock had a limited appeal and was outclassed by Thatcher
