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UK General Elections: 1979
Jun 30, 2024
Historian Robert Saunders discusses the pivotal 1979 UK election that brought Margaret Thatcher to power. They explore what might have happened if the election was called earlier, the concept of Thatcherism, and the Labour party's struggles post-Thatcher. Bonus episode on the 1924 election available on PPF+
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- Margaret Thatcher's victory in 1979 marked the start of conservative reforms in the UK.
- Labour's defeat in 1979 was attributed to opposition division caused by the emergence of the SDP.
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Margaret Thatcher and the Transformative Impact of the 1979 Election
In 1979, Margaret Thatcher's victory marked the beginning of an 18-year conservative government period, ushering in significant reforms that shaped modern Britain. The election led to the UK's first female Prime Minister and laid the groundwork for policies like tax reform, trade union law changes, and industry privatization.
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