Wilson and the Labour Governments Flashcards
What was the ‘Kitchen Cabinet’ under Harold Wilson?
A group of trusted Labour MPs who advised Wilson
Which economic solutions did Labour initially want to avoid?
Deflation and devaluation
What was the purpose of the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA)?
To control inflation through agreements with industry and unions
Who was blamed for the failure of the DEA?
George Brown, civil servants, and party politics
What was the main goal of Barbara Castle’s white paper, “In Place of Strife”?
Threats of rebellion from union leaders and the Labour left
Why did Wilson back down on the proposals in “In Place of Strife”?
Threats of rebellion from union leaders and the Labour left
What triggered the re-emergence of tensions in Northern Ireland in the 1960s?
Civil rights movements accusing the establishment of bias against Catholics
Why did Wilson government send the British Army to Northern Ireland in 1969?
To maintain peace during widespread rioting
What was a key factor in the breakdown of the post-war consensus?
The failure of consensus policies to solve economic problems
Which party won the 1970 general election under who?
Conservative Party - Heath
