

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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Intro
00:00 • 3min
1979 UK General Election and Rise of Thatcherism
03:28 • 29min
Analyzing Marketing Strategies and Leadership Styles in the 1979 UK General Election Campaign
32:16 • 2min
1979 UK General Elections and Thatcher's Political Strategies
34:40 • 11min
Analysis of the aftermath of a leadership contest in a divided party
45:37 • 5min
Labour SDP Contest and Alliance's Rise in UK Politics
50:24 • 9min
Upcoming UK Election Discussions and Sponsor Introductions
59:42 • 3min