The End Of The Post War Consensus

Question 1

What were the social reasons for the end of the post war consensus

Answer 1

-social problems not solved by consensus policies
-poverty not been ended
-trade unions more uncooperative

Question 2

What were the political reasons for the end of the post war consensus

Answer 2

-Left labour dissatisfied by moderate consensus Labour policies
-Heath + shadow cabinet doubting efficacy of its key elements + identifying need for trade union reform

Question 3

What were the economic reasons for the end of the postwar consensus

Answer 3

-Br economic problems hadn’t been solved by consensus policies
-Heath was questioning whether state should take greater role in planning economy + ensuring full employment