Was there political consensus by 1979 ED Explain

Was there political consensus by 1979? E/D • Explain changes in politics between 1918 and 1979 C/B • Analyse ways in which political consensus had been reached A • Evaluate the extent of political consensus

Key Words • Political Consensus: When the main rival parties agree • Collectivism: Individuals give up some rights to work with the state for a common purpose. This is a choice. In Fascism the will of the state in imposed • One-Nation Tory: Conservatives who believed in caring for the poor • Socialism: The needs of society as a whole are put above the needs of individuals • Keynesianism: Governments should borrow and spend their way out of political crises E/D • Explain changes in politics between 1918 and 1979 C/B • Analyse ways in which political consensus had been reached A • Evaluate the extent of political consensus

Task – pp. 19 -22 PM Aims Achievements Failures Harold Wilson Edward Heath Harold Wilson James Callaghan E/D • Explain changes in politics between 1918 and 1979 C/B • Analyse ways in which political consensus had been reached A • Evaluate the extent of political consensus

Political Consensus • Policies were accepted that might seem Socialist or radical e. g. Nationalisation and the NHS • Anthony Eden was a one-nation Tory • Harold Macmillan wrote a book called ‘The Middle Way’ which showed his sympathies for the poor and laid out radical solutions • Richard Butler = the Butler Act E/D • Explain changes in politics between 1918 and 1979 C/B • Analyse ways in which political consensus had been reached A • Evaluate the extent of political consensus

End to Political Consensus • Edward Heath had tried to end post-war consensus but failed • Thatcher was elected in 1979 and wanted to end Socialism within the Conservative Party • This was supported because: – Keynesianism policies were failing by the 1970 s – Conservatives called for a free-market – Conservatives thought trade unions had too much money – The Winter of Discontent meant people looked for radical solutions E/D • Explain changes in politics between 1918 and 1979 C/B • Analyse ways in which political consensus had been reached A • Evaluate the extent of political consensus