1. Why did 1964-1979 witness considerable political uncertainty?

2. Political majorities THE 1974 ELECTION FEBRUARY 1974 CONSERVATIVE: 29738% LABOUR:30137% LIBERAL:919% OCTOBER 1974 CONSERVATIVE:27736% LABOUR:31939% LIBERAL:1318% What would this mean in terms of seats?

3. Political majorities Callaghan was eventually dependent on support from the Liberal Democrats Labour had no overall majority This was called the Lib-Lab Pact The Liberals supported Labour in return for promises on devolution of powers to Scotland and Wales.

4. Oil crises The economic effects of a rising oil price were longlasting Inflation soared, putting a hugfe strain on the cost of the public sector

5. Labour’s left wing The left wing of the Labour party was extremely vocal and increasingly radical Refused to abandon clause 4 (until Blair came along!)

6. Industrial relations The three day week in 1973 and 1974 meant Heath was confronted by an economic crisis and a prolonged miners strike British industry operated on a three day week in order to conserve energy Heath eventually called an election on ‘who governs Britain?’ He lost!

7. Leaders Wilson’s leadership was in his second term as Prime Minister was less energetic and effective than his previous term.

8. Why was there considerable political uncertainty? Political Majorities Oil crisisLabour’s left wing Leaders Industrial Relations

9. POLLI Political Majorities Oil Crisis Labour’s Left Wing Leaders Industrial Relations