Political Developments: 1983 Election Results Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
Which party won the 1983 Election?
A
Conservatives
2
Q
What popular vote majority did the Conservatives get in the 1983 election?
A
4 million popular vote majority
3
Q
What seat majority did the Conservatives gain?
A
144 seats
4
Q
How many seats did the SDP gain?
A
6 seats
5
Q
How many seats were the SDP predicted to gain?
A
600 seats
6
Q
What fear did Labour try and target as an attempt to win over voters?
A
The fear of unemployment
7
Q
What percentage of Trade Unionists voted Labour in the 1983 election?
A
Only 39%
8
Q
What was the main issue that the Conservatives still faced in Britain?
A
Unemployment?
9
Q
What was unemployment at in 1983?
A
3 million
10
Q
When did unemployment cease to be above 3 million?
A
1987
11
Q
What happened to unemployment figures every month after 1986?
A
They decreased
