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Summary Labour and Conservative Governments
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Labour and Conservative Governments1964-1997
Labour Victory 1964
Loss of popularity
Sir Douglas-Home appeared 'Out of touch'. However some preferred
him to Wilson as he seemed more trustworthy.
'13 wasted years'.
Many blamed the conservatives for the mess of the economy.
Appeal of Labour
Wilson was seen as a 'man of the public'.
Promised a modern and scientific Britain.
Labour stopped quarrelling in public and appeared more united.
Labour didn’t actually gain that many more votes.
Most voters went Liberal
Big split in marginal constituencies between the Conservatives and the
Liberals.
Wilson as leader
Stagflation - An economy that is experiencing an increase in inflation
and economic output.
Seamen's Strike - Aimed to secure higher wages and to reduce the
working week from 56 to 40 hours.
- Caused great disruption to shipping.
EEC - A common market that would make it easier to trade with
other countries.
Social Reforms
Comprehensive system expanded.
Abortion legalised (1967).
Race relations acts
- Discrimination in public facilities are illegal (1965).
- Racial discrimination in housing and employment is illegal (1968)
Economic Problems and Policies
Stagflation
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