British Politics
British Politic
Critically assess what we mean by the term Thatcherism'
Introduction
I will be attempting to evaluate and analyse the term of Thatcherism'. I will raise issues and introduce her consensus and strategies as a PM. To what extent or degree has the Thatcher government dominated British politics.
Its is the first ism in British politics. Thatcherism has an ism at the end of her name, there is only ism in Thatcher e.g. Thatcherism and no ism in Blair.
New leader
Between 1964 1974 conservatives party was not success in elections, they lost four election out of five and three of them lose came under the leadership of Edward Heath. Margaret Thatcher succeeded, and replaced Heath in (1975). Margaret Thatcher became the prime Minster leading the Conservative Govt. Below shows t the results of Thatcher Govt majority of seats won on the following terms
Election Conservative Majority
1979 44
1983 144
1987 101
In an interview taken by Simon Heffer which took place on 1996, Mrs Thatcher being the interviewee stated that Joseph and Powel both ex Cons. Leader had influence her to become a Cons. She also stated that they both a great men.
Thatcher has been favourable to the public. Thatcher has very strong leadership skills what this meant that she was ready to take up new challenges and never backed out if found her self in a mess. She argued with her cabinets and the queen she's isn't scared of anyone.
She was the first women prime Minister in British politics, she was the longest prime minister with 3 excessive victories (in 1979, 1983 and 1987) and leading the Conservative government for a total of 11 years. She was also seen as characteristic and a controversial figure, she was also idolize and innovative. What is factual is that she has constantly dominated British Politics, also 3 election...
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