Conservative government 1970-1974
GPTKB entity
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:government_agency
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Labour_government_1964-1970
gptkb:Labour_government_1974-1979 |
| gptkbp:alliance |
Minority government
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| gptkbp:conflict |
High inflation
Unemployment rise Trade union strikes |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
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| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
Monetarism
Wage and Price Controls European Economic Community membership negotiations |
| gptkbp:election_year |
gptkb:February_1974_general_election
1970 general election |
| gptkbp:events |
1973 Oil Crisis
Three-Day Week |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
gptkb:First_Conservative_government_after_1964
Contributed to the rise of the New Right in Britain Dealt with the consequences of the 1973 oil crisis Faced criticism for handling of economic issues Faced significant economic challenges Implemented controversial economic policies Influenced future Conservative policies Involved in major economic changes Involved in the UK's entry into the EEC Involved in the development of the welfare state Led to Labour government in 1974 Led to changes in Labour Party strategy Marked a shift in British politics Set the stage for the Thatcher era Influenced public opinion on government intervention |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Conservative government 1970-1974
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| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Edward_Heath
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| gptkbp:legislation |
gptkb:Industrial_Relations_Act_1971
gptkb:Education_Act_1972 gptkb:Housing_Finance_Act_1972 gptkb:Local_Government_Act_1972 gptkb:Health_Services_Act_1976 |
| gptkbp:political_party |
gptkb:Conservative_Party
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Labour_government_1964-1970
|
| gptkbp:public_perception |
Support for trade unions
Protests against policies |
| gptkbp:social_responsibility |
Education reforms
Housing policies Health care reforms |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Labour_government_1974-1979
|
| gptkbp:term_end |
March 4, 1974
|
| gptkbp:term_start |
June 19, 1970
|