The Labour Party 1900-14 Flashcards
1
Q
Three negatives of labour
A
1) osborne judgement
2) powerful liberals
3) industrial unrest
2
Q
What did taff vale do
A
Boost labour support
3
Q
What did the lib lab pact do
A
Give labour a free run in some areas
4
Q
Before the osborne judgement what percent of TU m’ship fees went to Lab
A
0.5%
5
Q
New liberalism stole…
A
Labours thunder
6
Q
In 1910 violence ensued in
A
South wales
7
Q
How many people died during a seamans strike in liverpool in 1911
A
2 people
8
Q
What percent of unions were involved in the 1913 midlands and dublin strikes
A
25%
9
Q
Why were labour seen negatively as a result of industrial unrest
A
As they had close affiliation/ties with the TUs
10
Q
Five positives of labour
A
1) taff vale
2) lib lab pact
3) labour in parliament
4) 1906 ed act (pom)
5) trade disputes act 1906
