The Loss Of The 1970 Election

Question 1

Why was the cons winning a surprise

Answer 1

-lab seemed come through difficult times + Jenkins credited with achieving economic + financial stabiiity
-Wilson also more popular than Heath

Question 2

What was Heath like as a leader

Answer 2

-hard working, conscientious + an image of competence even if perceived as dull
-between 1966-69 Wilson’s govt suffered series of setbacks + failures

Question 3

How did the rivers of blood speech impact election

Answer 3

-1968 Powell made rivers of blood speech warning against further immigration
-Powell sacked from shadow cabinet but some voters more likely vote for cons after speech
-but made Heath appear strong + principled for sacking Powell
-brief consensus not working + caused cons new ideas to gain support