topic2 libdems Flashcards
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what was the lib-lab pact?
1974 lab was a minority gov and had a pact with libs to adopt their policies to an extent like holding scottish and welsh referendums in1979. they had to join with libs to stay in power.
when did sdp emerge?
after 1979 defeat 28 labour mps moved to a centre left party they called the SDP and one conservative joined. almost immediately they formed an alliance with the lib called sdp-lib alliance, and acted as a single party.
SDP-LIB alliance 1983?
they made an alliance i 1981 and stood in the 83 election and got 25% 2% less than lab. they then decided to form one party called the liberal democrats in 1988.
lib dems tax policy when they first emerge?
1% rise on income tax favoured low taxation to pay for welfare services.
lib dems constitutional and rights issues when they first emerged?
wanted a constitutional government and human rights and were pro-european.
why did nick clegg decide to join with david cameron
cameron began to move away from thatechrite policies to a more new labour ideology and was less anti eu than his predecessors
libdem conservative coalition policies
libdems allows conservatives to dominate the polices. lib dems most notorious polic was abolishing tuition fees but allows cons to increase it from 3K to 9K. they also allowed reduced spending to reduce the level of debt accumulated due to the 2007-8 financial crisis where money was borrowed. this meant public sector services were squeezed on. they wanted a proportional voting system for westminster, AV but they only held a 2011 referendum which some argue did badly due to lib dems ruined reputation of tuition fees which caused upset.
they even supported a more conservatice approach to economics and overall. their support fragmented
libdems turnout 2015?
plummeted to 8% from 23% worst since 1970.
8seats
libdems 2024 turnout and seats
12% of vote 1% more than 2019 and 72seats
why did libdes receive so many seats in 2024?
conservative vote collapsed due to their governing competency being undermined with multiple instances of poor conduct such as partygate 2021, lizz truss short leadership, and rishi sunaks national service, and rwanda plan which was seen as undermining human rights and liberties of uk residents. l
therefore, libdems recieved a mass amount fo seats due to tactical voting with labour to push out conservatives.
libdems 2024 tax manifesto?
promised tax increases to improve public services, labour did not do this
classical liberal ideology in a nutshell?
-want a constitution to limit power of gov so they do not abuse their powers.
strong defenders of free market capitalism
believed in democracy, rule of law
state should protect people’s rights
people thrived with less state intervention.
consent to be ruled and negative rights like freedom of speech,conscience, religion
modern liberalism in a nutshell?
does not accept uncontrolled free market
believed in positive freedoms that come from state intervention and not being left alone such as education good healthcare, decent life, a good job
social justice that society should shape fair outcomes so no one should grow up in ignorance or live in poverty and ill health. thus state has to regulate capitalism to improve position of poorer people through keynesian economics.
also wanted equality of oppurtunity (like blair whos lab) so people have the same choices to develop their skills and education.
liberty - making people freer through education
NOT SOCIALIST DO NOT BELIVE IN EQUALITY OF OUTCOME people who work hard get more
what mix is lib dems ideology today?
social democratic ideology moderate version so left of blair or starmers gov
and modern liberalism
lib dem policy 2024
taxes
services
economy
welfare state promises
law and order
no increase in personal taxes rather targeted taxes of around 28B that will not affect ordinary people, for better health services.
no major increase in funding for services as no tax increase . but made clear money had to be spent to fix issues though not clear where it’d come from
promised more gov intervention in economy to encourage sustainable energy.
promised to join eu single market to boost uk economy
welfare state- remove 2 child cap, free care expansion and better pay for care workers, reform nhs and increase school funding through social media tax
law and order- greater individual liberty, emphasis on spending for mh and youth services to reduce crime, and strong rehabilitation and community policing
lib dem foreign policy 2024?
clear they though iraq war was wrong but remain ambiguous in stance
oppose uk following us conflicts
suport international bodies like UN and ICC
restore international aid cuts made by cons
minimal nuclear capability
support membership of NATO
want a four stage roadmap of working closer with eu somewhat pro eu
