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THATCHER - effects of Thatcherism (Conservative party (New innovations…
THATCHER - effects of Thatcherism
Conservative party
Heath attempts to start the modernisation of the party
Thatcher didn't want to criticise the U-turn to not split the party in 1974 - didn't want to alienate one nation conservatives
Wanted to save party from creeping socialism - 1976 she started to introduce ideas of change
Used Sir Bernard Ingham to leak information to newspapers about opposition
New innovations
Adapt to US techniques of computers to contact voters
Cecil Parkinson's direct mail
Thatcher is criticised for doing little for women - was opposed to any type of positive discrimination thought it was only based on merit
1990 downfall
Alienated many Conservatives
1989 resignation of Nigel Lawson
1990 resignation of Geoffrey Howe
After Thatcher
Resignations, poll tax - had to revolt against Thatcher
John Major continued privatisation of British rail (1994), extension of TU legalisation (Trade Union and Labour Relations Act 1992), commitment to lower direct taxation
Thatcher was disappointed by his moves to promote European integration
Labour party
Labour had to readjust, problems in the north and manufacturing businesses accelerated erosion of Labour supporters
Disillusionment under Wilson and Callaghan
Kinnock
Replaces Foot in 1983 needed to unite Labour as they had been alienated through capping local rates; disbanding certain authorities; privatisation of state industries and limit TU power
Moved Labour to a more European stance, 1998 TU lost casting vote of the selection of parliamentary candidates
Stood down in 1992 succeeded by John Smith
Tony Blair
Becomes Labour leader in 1994 - wanted party to move away from traditional working class
Rebranded Labour as the 'New Labour' - party formally embraced free market policies
Complete rejection of any commitment to nationalisation// party would aim to continue Thatcher's low direct tax// no reversal of anti-TU laws
Labour did want to promote inclusiveness; emphasis on commitment to social justice// aimed to promote equal distribution of opportunities// committed to minimum wage// investment in education
Other parties
SDP and Liberals
SDP est. 1981- need for centre-left party
Hoped to claim new members from Labour and unhappy Conservatives
Merged with Liberals due to unsuccessfulness in gaining these early voters
Regional nationalist policies
Realignment of economy hit Wales and Scotland
SNP est 1934 wanted greater power for Scotland - didn't materialise until 2015
Welsh Nationalist Party est 1925 - seen to be on the left- helped Labour with the creation of Welsh Assembly