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Much easier to achieve statewide office by joining the fledgling Texas GOP then fight the massive number of Dems for a nomination. Particularly since Jordan herself wasn't actually that left wing politically.
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NATO Forever: Expanded Edition (46th UK Parliament, 1971-1973)
theflyingmgoose
Well-known member
PRIME MINISTERS:
Sir Harold Wilson (Labour); October 16, 1964-July 10, 1971
Margaret Thatcher (Conservative); July 10, 1971-February 15, 1973
CABINET:
Prime Minister: Margaret Thatcher (1971-1973)
Chancellor of the Exchequer: Edward Heath (1971-1972); Reginald Maulding (1972-1973)
Foreign Secretary: Peter Walker (1971-1973)
Home Secretary: William Whitelaw (1971-1973)
Defence Secretary: Michael Heseltine (1971-1973)
July 7, 1971: Polling day
July 8, 1971: Conservatives projected as largest party
July 9, 1971: Tory majority projected by the BBC
July 9, 1971: PM Wilson tenders his resignation to the Queen
July 10, 1971: Margaret Thatcher accepts the invitation of the Queen to form a government
July 16, 1971: State Opening of Parliament
September 29, 1971: The Fair Taxation And Economic Growth Act passes Parliament 320-309. It cuts the maximum income tax bill to 70%
November 1, 1971: The UK formally joins the EEC
November 17, 1971: The Corporate Privatization Act passes Parliament 327-292. It prohibits the government from holding more than 75% of a company
December 5, 1971: The Public Profit Sharing And Tax Revenue Act passes Parliament 339-284. It puts privatization revenue into social programs
January 11, 1972: President Hubert Humphrey addresses Parliament. His response to heckling by a socialist MP got a standing ovation and has 50 million YouTube views
March 3, 1972: Edward Heath is replaced as Chancellor by Reginald Maulding
April 19, 1972: The Inflation Control And Regulatory Act passes Parliament 326-305. It implements automatic controls in response to inflation rates
June 30, 1972: The Tax And Labor Act passed Parliament 330-290. It puts a windfall tax on oil drilling in exchange for further income tax cuts
July 9, 1972: Announcement of the 'Democracy Through Development' Fund
September 15, 1972: The Home Ownership And Development Act passes Parliament 325-300. It implements right-to-buy and modern, high-rise housing
November 4, 1972: Prime Minister Thatcher announces an intent to seek a dissolution of parliament
November 7, 1972: The Queen agrees to dissolve parliament
November 19, 1972: An election is called for February 15, 1973, or 89 days
February 15, 1973: Polling day
Sir Harold Wilson (Labour); October 16, 1964-July 10, 1971
Margaret Thatcher (Conservative); July 10, 1971-February 15, 1973
CABINET:
Prime Minister: Margaret Thatcher (1971-1973)
Chancellor of the Exchequer: Edward Heath (1971-1972); Reginald Maulding (1972-1973)
Foreign Secretary: Peter Walker (1971-1973)
Home Secretary: William Whitelaw (1971-1973)
Defence Secretary: Michael Heseltine (1971-1973)
July 7, 1971: Polling day
July 8, 1971: Conservatives projected as largest party
July 9, 1971: Tory majority projected by the BBC
July 9, 1971: PM Wilson tenders his resignation to the Queen
July 10, 1971: Margaret Thatcher accepts the invitation of the Queen to form a government
July 16, 1971: State Opening of Parliament
September 29, 1971: The Fair Taxation And Economic Growth Act passes Parliament 320-309. It cuts the maximum income tax bill to 70%
November 1, 1971: The UK formally joins the EEC
November 17, 1971: The Corporate Privatization Act passes Parliament 327-292. It prohibits the government from holding more than 75% of a company
December 5, 1971: The Public Profit Sharing And Tax Revenue Act passes Parliament 339-284. It puts privatization revenue into social programs
January 11, 1972: President Hubert Humphrey addresses Parliament. His response to heckling by a socialist MP got a standing ovation and has 50 million YouTube views
March 3, 1972: Edward Heath is replaced as Chancellor by Reginald Maulding
April 19, 1972: The Inflation Control And Regulatory Act passes Parliament 326-305. It implements automatic controls in response to inflation rates
June 30, 1972: The Tax And Labor Act passed Parliament 330-290. It puts a windfall tax on oil drilling in exchange for further income tax cuts
July 9, 1972: Announcement of the 'Democracy Through Development' Fund
September 15, 1972: The Home Ownership And Development Act passes Parliament 325-300. It implements right-to-buy and modern, high-rise housing
November 4, 1972: Prime Minister Thatcher announces an intent to seek a dissolution of parliament
November 7, 1972: The Queen agrees to dissolve parliament
November 19, 1972: An election is called for February 15, 1973, or 89 days
February 15, 1973: Polling day
NATO Forever: Expanded Edition (47th UK Parliament (1973-1978)
theflyingmgoose
Well-known member
PRIME MINISTERS:
Margaret Thatcher (Conservative); July 10, 1971-February 10, 1978
CABINET:
Prime Minister: Margaret Thatcher (1971-1978)
Chancellor of the Exchequer: Reginald Maulding (1972-1978); Peter Walker (1978-1978)
Foreign Secretary: Peter Walker (1971-1975); John Nott (1975-1977); John Biffen (1977-1978)
Home Secretary: William Whitelaw (1971-1975); Peter Walker (1975-1978); William Whitelaw (1978-1978)
Defence Secretary: Michael Heseltine (1971-1978)
February 15, 1973: Polling day
February 15, 1973: Conservative majority projected
February 16, 1973: Prime Minister Thatcher forms a new ministry
February 21, 1973: State opening of Parliament
April 30, 1973: The Tax Levy And Development Act passes Parliament 430-186. It cuts the maximum income tax bill to 65% with bigger cuts for lower brackets
June 1, 1973: TORIES +16.0
June 3, 1973: The Revenue Rebate Act passes Parliament 441-177. It expands VAT rebates and switches to an American-style simplified marginal bracket system
July 10, 1973: The NHS Security Act passes Parliament 523-89. It sets aside funding to massively increase the number of medical professionals
November 1, 1973: President Nelson Rockefeller addresses Parliament
December 14, 1973: The United States-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement passes Parliament 498-118. It increases environmental standards and lowers costs
January 1, 1974: TORIES +13.6
February 10, 1974: The NATO Security And Armed Forces Development Act passes Parliament 470-145. It authorizes expanded funds for euro-atlantic integration.
May 30, 1974: The Government announces plans to make the NHS an independent organization to prevent future governments meddling with it.
June 1, 1974: TORIES +5.7
June 15, 1974: A backbencher rebellion to the NHS plan forces Prime Minister Thatcher to sack her health minister
July 19, 1974: The Labour party leads for the first time since the election in light of the NHS rebellion and the election of Anthony Crosland as opposition leader
October 9, 1974: The Education Reform Act passes Parliament 430-180. It expands educational opportunity and reduces costs through efficiency measures.
November 16, 1974: The Climate Protection And Preservation Act passes Parliament 451-169. It introduces a carbon pricing scheme
January 1, 1975: TORIES +0.5
January 1, 1975: The 1973-1974 tax reforms go in effect
January 17, 1975: The Tax Cuts And Jobs Act passes Parliament 429-193. It cuts the top marginal tax rate from 75% to 70%
March 4, 1975: The Responsible Spending Act passes Parliament 439-190. It introduces the officer of Auditor-General, dedicated to eliminating unnecessary spending.
May 11, 1975: Paid Parental Leave is expanded to all working women and some men through the Compassionate Economy Act, which passes 580-35
June 1, 1975: TORIES +5.4
August 1, 1975: President Nelson Rockefeller again addresses Parliament
September 1, 1975: The Corporate Benefits And Taxation Act passes Parliament 431-179. It reduces taxes for corporations that do things like employee board representation
September 25, 1975: Prime Minister Thatcher conducts her first major cabinet reshuffle of her second term
December 7, 1975: The Firearms Act passes Parliament 331-254. It prohibits most guns to reduce gun violence and domestic terrorism
January 1, 1976: TORIES +3.3
March 23, 1976: The Public Union Reform Act passes Parliament 400-200. It aims to weaken unions by setting a £1 national minimum wage
April 9, 1976: The Trade Union And Collective Bargaining Act passes Parliament 379-206. It allows the government to end public sector strikes at any time for a 7.5% raise
June 1, 1976: LABOUR +0.2
June 6, 1976: The Housing And Urban Development Act passes Parliament 440-165. It allocates more funds for modernization and green spaces
July 10, 1976: Prime Minister Thatcher announces new measures to reduce foreign oil dependence on for her fifth year in office
October 15, 1976: The Rural Development And Crop Yields Act passes Parliament 433-195. It authorizes more money for rural infrastructure development and food subsidies
November 1, 1976: The Government begins consultations over a potentioal British Supreme Court
December 7, 1976: The Balanced Budget Act passes Parliament 400-219. It requires a balanced budget by 1979 and in all times unless a recession occurs
January 1, 1977: TORIES +3.9
April 5, 1977: The Tax Cut Act passes Parliament 411-205. It cuts the top marginal tax rate from 70% to 65%
May 29, 1977: Prime Minister Thatcher sacks several members of the cabinet
May 30, 1977: The 1975-1976 tax cuts go into effect
June 1, 1977: TORIES +3.5
July 4, 1977: Prime Minister Thatcher confirms the parliament will last the whole five years
July 10, 1977: Margaret Thatcher celebrates 6 years in office
September 11, 1977: Nelson Rockefeller again speaks to Parliament
November 11, 1977: Prime Minister Thatcher requests the dissolution of Parliament
November 12, 1977: Queen Elizabeth dissolves Parliament, announces a three month election period.
January 1, 1978: TORIES +4.5
February 9, 1978: Polling day
Margaret Thatcher (Conservative); July 10, 1971-February 10, 1978
CABINET:
Prime Minister: Margaret Thatcher (1971-1978)
Chancellor of the Exchequer: Reginald Maulding (1972-1978); Peter Walker (1978-1978)
Foreign Secretary: Peter Walker (1971-1975); John Nott (1975-1977); John Biffen (1977-1978)
Home Secretary: William Whitelaw (1971-1975); Peter Walker (1975-1978); William Whitelaw (1978-1978)
Defence Secretary: Michael Heseltine (1971-1978)
February 15, 1973: Polling day
February 15, 1973: Conservative majority projected
February 16, 1973: Prime Minister Thatcher forms a new ministry
February 21, 1973: State opening of Parliament
April 30, 1973: The Tax Levy And Development Act passes Parliament 430-186. It cuts the maximum income tax bill to 65% with bigger cuts for lower brackets
June 1, 1973: TORIES +16.0
June 3, 1973: The Revenue Rebate Act passes Parliament 441-177. It expands VAT rebates and switches to an American-style simplified marginal bracket system
July 10, 1973: The NHS Security Act passes Parliament 523-89. It sets aside funding to massively increase the number of medical professionals
November 1, 1973: President Nelson Rockefeller addresses Parliament
December 14, 1973: The United States-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement passes Parliament 498-118. It increases environmental standards and lowers costs
January 1, 1974: TORIES +13.6
February 10, 1974: The NATO Security And Armed Forces Development Act passes Parliament 470-145. It authorizes expanded funds for euro-atlantic integration.
May 30, 1974: The Government announces plans to make the NHS an independent organization to prevent future governments meddling with it.
June 1, 1974: TORIES +5.7
June 15, 1974: A backbencher rebellion to the NHS plan forces Prime Minister Thatcher to sack her health minister
July 19, 1974: The Labour party leads for the first time since the election in light of the NHS rebellion and the election of Anthony Crosland as opposition leader
October 9, 1974: The Education Reform Act passes Parliament 430-180. It expands educational opportunity and reduces costs through efficiency measures.
November 16, 1974: The Climate Protection And Preservation Act passes Parliament 451-169. It introduces a carbon pricing scheme
January 1, 1975: TORIES +0.5
January 1, 1975: The 1973-1974 tax reforms go in effect
January 17, 1975: The Tax Cuts And Jobs Act passes Parliament 429-193. It cuts the top marginal tax rate from 75% to 70%
March 4, 1975: The Responsible Spending Act passes Parliament 439-190. It introduces the officer of Auditor-General, dedicated to eliminating unnecessary spending.
May 11, 1975: Paid Parental Leave is expanded to all working women and some men through the Compassionate Economy Act, which passes 580-35
June 1, 1975: TORIES +5.4
August 1, 1975: President Nelson Rockefeller again addresses Parliament
September 1, 1975: The Corporate Benefits And Taxation Act passes Parliament 431-179. It reduces taxes for corporations that do things like employee board representation
September 25, 1975: Prime Minister Thatcher conducts her first major cabinet reshuffle of her second term
December 7, 1975: The Firearms Act passes Parliament 331-254. It prohibits most guns to reduce gun violence and domestic terrorism
January 1, 1976: TORIES +3.3
March 23, 1976: The Public Union Reform Act passes Parliament 400-200. It aims to weaken unions by setting a £1 national minimum wage
April 9, 1976: The Trade Union And Collective Bargaining Act passes Parliament 379-206. It allows the government to end public sector strikes at any time for a 7.5% raise
June 1, 1976: LABOUR +0.2
June 6, 1976: The Housing And Urban Development Act passes Parliament 440-165. It allocates more funds for modernization and green spaces
July 10, 1976: Prime Minister Thatcher announces new measures to reduce foreign oil dependence on for her fifth year in office
October 15, 1976: The Rural Development And Crop Yields Act passes Parliament 433-195. It authorizes more money for rural infrastructure development and food subsidies
November 1, 1976: The Government begins consultations over a potentioal British Supreme Court
December 7, 1976: The Balanced Budget Act passes Parliament 400-219. It requires a balanced budget by 1979 and in all times unless a recession occurs
January 1, 1977: TORIES +3.9
April 5, 1977: The Tax Cut Act passes Parliament 411-205. It cuts the top marginal tax rate from 70% to 65%
May 29, 1977: Prime Minister Thatcher sacks several members of the cabinet
May 30, 1977: The 1975-1976 tax cuts go into effect
June 1, 1977: TORIES +3.5
July 4, 1977: Prime Minister Thatcher confirms the parliament will last the whole five years
July 10, 1977: Margaret Thatcher celebrates 6 years in office
September 11, 1977: Nelson Rockefeller again speaks to Parliament
November 11, 1977: Prime Minister Thatcher requests the dissolution of Parliament
November 12, 1977: Queen Elizabeth dissolves Parliament, announces a three month election period.
January 1, 1978: TORIES +4.5
February 9, 1978: Polling day
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NATO Forever: Expanded Edition (48th UK Parliament, 1978-1980)
theflyingmgoose
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PRIME MINISTERS:
Margaret Thatcher (Conservative); July 10, 1971-September 23, 1978
Michael Heseltine (Conservative); September 23, 1978-February 4, 1980
CABINET:
Prime Minister: Margaret Thatcher (1971-1978); Michael Heseltine (1978-1980)
Chancellor of the Exchequer: Peter Walker (1978-1980)
Foreign Secretary: John Biffen (1977-1978); Peter Carrington (1978-1980)
Home Secretary: William Whitelaw (1978-1978); John Major (1978-1980)
Defence Secretary: Michael Heseltine (1971-1978); Geoffrey Howe (1978-1980)
February 10, 1978: Polling day
February 11, 1978: Conservatives projected as largest party
February 12, 1978: Conservatives projected to be short of a majority
February 14, 1978: Negotiations begin to form a government
February 16, 1978: Prime Minister Thatcher forms a new government with a hodge-podge of independent support
February 19, 1978: State opening of parliament
March 17, 1978: The Schools Act passes Parliament 330-282. It increases funding for higher education
May 1, 1978: Prime Minister Thatcher sacks William Whitelaw, appoints John Major
June 1, 1978: LABOUR +2.1
June 25, 1978: The Labour Party votes to retain Anthony Crosland as leader
August 11, 1978: Prime Minister Thatcher announces a plan to cut taxes further
August 20, 1978: A backbench rebellion begins.
August 27, 1978: A vote of no confidence is called in the Thatcher Ministry
August 29, 1978: Prime Minister Thatcher resigns from office, effective upon the election of a successor
September 7, 1978: The first leadership ballot is held. William Whitelaw emerges with a plurality. The field is narrowed to four contenders
September 10, 1978: Peter Walker is eliminated, endorses John Major
September 15, 1978: John Major is eliminated, endorses Heseltine.
September 21, 1978: Michael Heseltine narrowly defeats William Whitelaw by a 159-151 margin
September 22, 1978: Michael Heseltine is announced as the new leader of the Conservative Party
September 23, 1978: Margaret Thatcher tenders her resignation to the Queen, Michael Heseltine forms a new government
November 12, 1978: Prime Minister Heseltine makes his first changes to the Great Offices of State not including his own.
December 1, 1978: The Energy Security Act passes Parliament 345-277. It expands funding for nuclear and clean energy research
December 1, 1978: The Saudi Aid Act fails Parliament 307-313. It prohibits the government from sending funds to help the Saudi Monarchy during the Civil War
December 19, 1978: The Prime Minister announces a party vote of no confidence will be held in the new year over the Saudi bill
January 1, 1979: LABOUR +5.5
January 7, 1979: The Conservatives vote 171-145 to keep Heseltine in office
March 7, 1979: The National Parks Act passes Parliament 385-236. It protects more land and expands urban green spaces.
March 30, 1979: Full integration with the EEC is complete
May 2, 1979: The Tax Credit Act passes Parliament 400-207. It establishes a £50/child tax credit, with a maximum benefit of £150.
June 1, 1979: LABOUR +1.9
June 15, 1979: The European Rail Act passes Parliament 383-240. It pays £15 Billion towards the continent-wide rail system, including a trans-channel tunnel
June 25, 1979: The Fair Wage Act passes Parliament 500-104. It increases the minimum wage from £1 to £1.50
September 3, 1979: The right flank of the Conservatives launch an effort for a vote of no confidence against Prime Minister Heseltine
October 11, 1979: The Parliament Act passes Parliament 443-178. It establishes a 96 hour transition period after elections, among other things
November 9, 1979: The far right finally collects enough petitions, calls for a vote of no confidence
November 17, 1979: After a by-election loss, the Conservatives vote 152-155 to oust Prime Minister Heseltine
November 20, 1979: Prime Minister Heseltine announces he will call an election
November 25, 1979: Prime Minister Heseltine advises the Queen to dissolve Parliament
November 26, 1979: Parliament is dissolved, with an election called for February 1, 1980, or 67 days.
January 1, 1980: LABOUR +3.4
February 1, 1980: Polling day
February 4, 1980: Parliament ends
Margaret Thatcher (Conservative); July 10, 1971-September 23, 1978
Michael Heseltine (Conservative); September 23, 1978-February 4, 1980
CABINET:
Prime Minister: Margaret Thatcher (1971-1978); Michael Heseltine (1978-1980)
Chancellor of the Exchequer: Peter Walker (1978-1980)
Foreign Secretary: John Biffen (1977-1978); Peter Carrington (1978-1980)
Home Secretary: William Whitelaw (1978-1978); John Major (1978-1980)
Defence Secretary: Michael Heseltine (1971-1978); Geoffrey Howe (1978-1980)
February 10, 1978: Polling day
February 11, 1978: Conservatives projected as largest party
February 12, 1978: Conservatives projected to be short of a majority
February 14, 1978: Negotiations begin to form a government
February 16, 1978: Prime Minister Thatcher forms a new government with a hodge-podge of independent support
February 19, 1978: State opening of parliament
March 17, 1978: The Schools Act passes Parliament 330-282. It increases funding for higher education
May 1, 1978: Prime Minister Thatcher sacks William Whitelaw, appoints John Major
June 1, 1978: LABOUR +2.1
June 25, 1978: The Labour Party votes to retain Anthony Crosland as leader
August 11, 1978: Prime Minister Thatcher announces a plan to cut taxes further
August 20, 1978: A backbench rebellion begins.
August 27, 1978: A vote of no confidence is called in the Thatcher Ministry
August 29, 1978: Prime Minister Thatcher resigns from office, effective upon the election of a successor
September 7, 1978: The first leadership ballot is held. William Whitelaw emerges with a plurality. The field is narrowed to four contenders
September 10, 1978: Peter Walker is eliminated, endorses John Major
September 15, 1978: John Major is eliminated, endorses Heseltine.
September 21, 1978: Michael Heseltine narrowly defeats William Whitelaw by a 159-151 margin
September 22, 1978: Michael Heseltine is announced as the new leader of the Conservative Party
September 23, 1978: Margaret Thatcher tenders her resignation to the Queen, Michael Heseltine forms a new government
November 12, 1978: Prime Minister Heseltine makes his first changes to the Great Offices of State not including his own.
December 1, 1978: The Energy Security Act passes Parliament 345-277. It expands funding for nuclear and clean energy research
December 1, 1978: The Saudi Aid Act fails Parliament 307-313. It prohibits the government from sending funds to help the Saudi Monarchy during the Civil War
December 19, 1978: The Prime Minister announces a party vote of no confidence will be held in the new year over the Saudi bill
January 1, 1979: LABOUR +5.5
January 7, 1979: The Conservatives vote 171-145 to keep Heseltine in office
March 7, 1979: The National Parks Act passes Parliament 385-236. It protects more land and expands urban green spaces.
March 30, 1979: Full integration with the EEC is complete
May 2, 1979: The Tax Credit Act passes Parliament 400-207. It establishes a £50/child tax credit, with a maximum benefit of £150.
June 1, 1979: LABOUR +1.9
June 15, 1979: The European Rail Act passes Parliament 383-240. It pays £15 Billion towards the continent-wide rail system, including a trans-channel tunnel
June 25, 1979: The Fair Wage Act passes Parliament 500-104. It increases the minimum wage from £1 to £1.50
September 3, 1979: The right flank of the Conservatives launch an effort for a vote of no confidence against Prime Minister Heseltine
October 11, 1979: The Parliament Act passes Parliament 443-178. It establishes a 96 hour transition period after elections, among other things
November 9, 1979: The far right finally collects enough petitions, calls for a vote of no confidence
November 17, 1979: After a by-election loss, the Conservatives vote 152-155 to oust Prime Minister Heseltine
November 20, 1979: Prime Minister Heseltine announces he will call an election
November 25, 1979: Prime Minister Heseltine advises the Queen to dissolve Parliament
November 26, 1979: Parliament is dissolved, with an election called for February 1, 1980, or 67 days.
January 1, 1980: LABOUR +3.4
February 1, 1980: Polling day
February 4, 1980: Parliament ends
NATO Forever: Expanded Edition (48th UK Parliament, 1980-1984)
theflyingmgoose
Well-known member
PRIME MINISTERS:
Anthony Crosland (Labour), February 4, 1980-November 30, 1983
Michael Foot (Labour), November 30, 1983-January 16, 1984
CABINET:
Prime Minister: Anthony Crosland (1980-1983); Michael Foot (1983-1984)
Chancellor of the Exchequer: Michael Foot (1980-1983); Roy Jenkins (1983-1984)
Foreign Secretary: James Callaghan (1980-1983); Margaret Beckett (1983-1984)
Home Secretary: Neil Kinnock (1980-1984)
Defence Secretary: Roy Jenkins (1980-1983); James Callaghan (1983-1984)
February 4, 1980: Anthony Crosland is formally appointed Prime Minister after the 96 hour transition period
February 6, 1980: Michael Heseltine announces his resignation as leader, effective upon the election of a successor.
February 15, 1980: John Major and William Whitelaw win the vast majority of members, advance
February 18, 1980: William Whitelaw narrowly defeats John Major by a 135-121 vote.
February 19, 1980: William Whitelaw is announced as the new Tory leader
March 1, 1980: The Fair Pay Act passes Parliament 349-261. It increases the minimum wage from £1.50 to £2.65 per hour
March 1, 1980: The Paid Leave Act passes Parliament 353-251. It expands paid sick leave for those with a long-term illness in addition to paternal leave
March
June 29, 1980: The Equity In Education Act passes Parliament 318-307. It phases out all grammar schools by 1990.
September 11, 1980: The Prime Minister announces a large increase in NHS funding will occur across the board
November 10, 1980: President Russell Peterson addresses Parliament
January 27, 1981: The Fair Share Act passes Parliament 337-285. It establishes a 5% surtax on incomes over £250,000
March 4, 1981: The Equal Access Act passes Parliament 345-265. It abolishes university tuition fees and increases grant funding
June 15, 1981: President Elizabeth Holtzman addresses Parliament
July 24, 1981: The Urban Renewal Trust Act passes Parliament 431-189. It authorizes £200 Million annually for upkeep and repair
September 6, 1981: The UK signs a treaty to reduce nuclear weapons. Under it, both the US and USSR are limited to 10,000 warheads
December 6, 1981: The NHS Security Act passes Parliament 356-260. It authorizes a 15% increase to NHS funding, including free dental and vision care
February 23, 1982: The Balanced Budget And Taxation Act passes Parliament 328-297. It increases income tax on high earners
April 18, 1982: Robert MacIennan is elected leader of the Liberal Party
July 3, 1982: The Right To Privacy Act passes Parliament 318-310. It legalizes homosexuality throughout the UK, including Northern Ireland
October 14, 1982: The Anti-Homelessness Act passes Parliament 343-280. It authorizes £300 Million per year for homelessness solutions
December 20, 1982: The Extradition Reform Act passes Parliament 371-243. It prohibits extradition to countries with the death penalty
March 31, 1983: The School Meals Act passes Parliament 339-289. It establishes free school lunches for all students
April 25, 1983: Prime Minister Crosland announces plans to further expand the welfare state
June 8, 1983: The Earned Credit Act passes Parliament 366-217. It establishes a £100 credit for low-income workers in high-risk fields
November 22, 1983: The Fair Wage Act passes Parliament 355-250. It increases the minimum wage from £2.65 to £3.50
November 30, 1983: Prime Minister Crosland is assassinated (presumably by the IRA). Michael Foot becomes Prime Minister
December 1, 1983: Michael Foot is elected leader of the Labour Party by a voice vote
December 4, 1983: State funeral of Anthony Crosland
December 5, 1983: Prime Minister Foot requests the dissolution of Parliament
December 6, 1983: Parliament is dissolved. An election is called for January 12, 1984.
January 12, 1984: Polling day
January 16, 1984: Parliament ends
PARTY LEADERS:
Conservative:
Edward Heath, July 28, 1965-July 10, 1970
William Whitelaw, July 10, 1970-July 24, 1970
Margaret Thatcher, July 24, 1970-September 22, 1978 (PM 1971-1978)
Michael Heseltine, September 22, 1978-February 19, 1980 (PM 1978-1980)
William Whitelaw, February 19, 1980-?
Labour:
Harold Wilson, February 14, 1963-February 16, 1973 (PM 1964-1971)
Barbara Castle, February 16, 1973-February 24, 1973
Barbara Castle, February 24, 1973-July 3, 1974
Michael Foot, June 23, 1974-July 7, 1974
Anthony Crosland, July 7, 1974-November 30, 1983 (PM 1980-1983)
Michael Foot, November 30, 1983-December 2, 1983
Michael Foot, December 2, 1983-? (PM 1983-?)
Liberal:
Jeremy Thorpe, January 18, 1967-October 15, 1971
Jo Grimond, October 15, 1971-April 20, 1982
Robert MacIennan, April 20, 1982-?
Anthony Crosland (Labour), February 4, 1980-November 30, 1983
Michael Foot (Labour), November 30, 1983-January 16, 1984
CABINET:
Prime Minister: Anthony Crosland (1980-1983); Michael Foot (1983-1984)
Chancellor of the Exchequer: Michael Foot (1980-1983); Roy Jenkins (1983-1984)
Foreign Secretary: James Callaghan (1980-1983); Margaret Beckett (1983-1984)
Home Secretary: Neil Kinnock (1980-1984)
Defence Secretary: Roy Jenkins (1980-1983); James Callaghan (1983-1984)
February 4, 1980: Anthony Crosland is formally appointed Prime Minister after the 96 hour transition period
February 6, 1980: Michael Heseltine announces his resignation as leader, effective upon the election of a successor.
February 15, 1980: John Major and William Whitelaw win the vast majority of members, advance
February 18, 1980: William Whitelaw narrowly defeats John Major by a 135-121 vote.
February 19, 1980: William Whitelaw is announced as the new Tory leader
March 1, 1980: The Fair Pay Act passes Parliament 349-261. It increases the minimum wage from £1.50 to £2.65 per hour
March 1, 1980: The Paid Leave Act passes Parliament 353-251. It expands paid sick leave for those with a long-term illness in addition to paternal leave
March
June 29, 1980: The Equity In Education Act passes Parliament 318-307. It phases out all grammar schools by 1990.
September 11, 1980: The Prime Minister announces a large increase in NHS funding will occur across the board
November 10, 1980: President Russell Peterson addresses Parliament
January 27, 1981: The Fair Share Act passes Parliament 337-285. It establishes a 5% surtax on incomes over £250,000
March 4, 1981: The Equal Access Act passes Parliament 345-265. It abolishes university tuition fees and increases grant funding
June 15, 1981: President Elizabeth Holtzman addresses Parliament
July 24, 1981: The Urban Renewal Trust Act passes Parliament 431-189. It authorizes £200 Million annually for upkeep and repair
September 6, 1981: The UK signs a treaty to reduce nuclear weapons. Under it, both the US and USSR are limited to 10,000 warheads
December 6, 1981: The NHS Security Act passes Parliament 356-260. It authorizes a 15% increase to NHS funding, including free dental and vision care
February 23, 1982: The Balanced Budget And Taxation Act passes Parliament 328-297. It increases income tax on high earners
April 18, 1982: Robert MacIennan is elected leader of the Liberal Party
July 3, 1982: The Right To Privacy Act passes Parliament 318-310. It legalizes homosexuality throughout the UK, including Northern Ireland
October 14, 1982: The Anti-Homelessness Act passes Parliament 343-280. It authorizes £300 Million per year for homelessness solutions
December 20, 1982: The Extradition Reform Act passes Parliament 371-243. It prohibits extradition to countries with the death penalty
March 31, 1983: The School Meals Act passes Parliament 339-289. It establishes free school lunches for all students
April 25, 1983: Prime Minister Crosland announces plans to further expand the welfare state
June 8, 1983: The Earned Credit Act passes Parliament 366-217. It establishes a £100 credit for low-income workers in high-risk fields
November 22, 1983: The Fair Wage Act passes Parliament 355-250. It increases the minimum wage from £2.65 to £3.50
November 30, 1983: Prime Minister Crosland is assassinated (presumably by the IRA). Michael Foot becomes Prime Minister
December 1, 1983: Michael Foot is elected leader of the Labour Party by a voice vote
December 4, 1983: State funeral of Anthony Crosland
December 5, 1983: Prime Minister Foot requests the dissolution of Parliament
December 6, 1983: Parliament is dissolved. An election is called for January 12, 1984.
January 12, 1984: Polling day
January 16, 1984: Parliament ends
PARTY LEADERS:
Conservative:
Edward Heath, July 28, 1965-July 10, 1970
William Whitelaw, July 10, 1970-July 24, 1970
Margaret Thatcher, July 24, 1970-September 22, 1978 (PM 1971-1978)
Michael Heseltine, September 22, 1978-February 19, 1980 (PM 1978-1980)
William Whitelaw, February 19, 1980-?
Labour:
Harold Wilson, February 14, 1963-February 16, 1973 (PM 1964-1971)
Barbara Castle, February 16, 1973-February 24, 1973
Barbara Castle, February 24, 1973-July 3, 1974
Michael Foot, June 23, 1974-July 7, 1974
Anthony Crosland, July 7, 1974-November 30, 1983 (PM 1980-1983)
Michael Foot, November 30, 1983-December 2, 1983
Michael Foot, December 2, 1983-? (PM 1983-?)
Liberal:
Jeremy Thorpe, January 18, 1967-October 15, 1971
Jo Grimond, October 15, 1971-April 20, 1982
Robert MacIennan, April 20, 1982-?
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Why is Jo Grimond returning as leader again in the 70s?
Like it’s not not possible, but I do think someone like John Pardoe, Emlyn Hooson or Michael Winstanley is more likely to emerge as a Post Thorpe leader etc.
Like it’s not not possible, but I do think someone like John Pardoe, Emlyn Hooson or Michael Winstanley is more likely to emerge as a Post Thorpe leader etc.
frittering
the tropic of cancer answered, drink the quicksand
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I can only hope that the party passed the bylaw I have long advocated for that whoever represents Orkney and Shetland must be leader no matter what.
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Jo Grimond to Jim Wallace to Alistair Carmichael is a satisfying Liberal Party leader list.
NATO Forever: Expanded Edition (49th UK Parliament, 1984-1986)
theflyingmgoose
Well-known member
PRIME MINISTERS:
Michael Foot (Labour), November 30, 1983-August 15, 1984
Roy Jenkins (Labour), August 15, 1984-April 7, 1986
CABINET:
Prime Minister: Michael Foot (1983-1984); Roy Jenkins (1984-1986)
Chancellor of the Exchequer: Roy Jenkins (1983-1984); Neil Kinnock (1984-1984); Margaret Beckett (1984-1986)
Foreign Secretary: Margaret Beckett (1983-1984); James Callaghan (1984-1986)
Home Secretary: Neil Kinnock (1980-1984); John Prescott (1984-1984); Tony Blair (1984-1986)
Defence Secretary: James Callaghan (1983-1984); John Smith (1984-1986)
January 16, 1984: Michael Foot is appointed Prime Minister again.
January 29, 1984: William Whitelaw announces that he will continue on as leader if the party still has confidence in him
January 31, 1984: Prime Minister Foot announces new government priorities, indicating a slight leftward turn domestically
March 4, 1984: Roy Jenkins and Margaret Beckett are sacked
April 25, 1984: The Public Transit Act passes Parliament 319-304. It invests £5 Billion in new public transit and makes all buses completely free
June 9, 1984: The Conservatives vote 133-126 against William Whitelaw. Former Chancellor Peter Walker becomes acting leader
June 17, 1984: Peter Walker wins the leadership race on the first ballot
July 10, 1984: The Prime Minister announces plans for a massive tax increase
July 20, 1984: A vote of no confidence in the Government is announced
August 7, 1984: Parliament votes 298 to 319 against the government
August 9, 1984: Michael Foot announces his resignation
August 12, 1984: Roy Jenkins defeats Neil Kinnock on the first ballot after both major camps in the party had coalesced around candidates
August 15, 1984: Michael Foot leaves office while Roy Jenkins assumes it
November 6, 1984: The Fair Wage Act passes Parliament 328-290. It increases the minimum wage from £3.50 to £4.00 per hour
December 11, 1984: The Collective Bargaining Act passes 331-293. It reduces the time limit on union strikes solved via the 7.5% increase from three years to two.
January 3, 1985: Robert MacIennan announces his resignation for undisclosed reasons. Jo Grimond becomes is then elected interim leader.
February 18, 1985: The Nation Construction Act passes Parliament 419-190. It expands carbon pricing schemes and establishes an infrastructure bank
June 10, 1985: The Tax Reform Act passes Parliament 327-295. It cuts taxes on most people but expands wealth taxation schemes.
October 29, 1985: The Fair Pay Act passes Parliament 334-287. It bans pay discrimination and increases the minimum wage from £4.00 to £4.25
December 30, 1985: Prime Minister Jenkins conducts a minor cabinet reshuffle
January 1, 1986: Jo Grimond resigns from Parliament following his appointment to the House of Lords.
January 10, 1986: John Pardoe succeeds Jo Grimond as Liberal leader
January 22, 1986: A bill to increase taxes to fund dental care for children fails 311-317.
February 5, 1986: Prime Minister Jenkins requests that the Queen dissolve Parliament, which is granted. An election is scheduled for April 3, 1986, or 57 days
February 15, 1986: Jim Wallace is elected to succeed Jo Grimond in Parliament
April 3, 1986: Polling day
April 7, 1986: Parliament ends
PARTY LEADERS:
Conservative:
Edward Heath, July 28, 1965-July 10, 1970
William Whitelaw, July 10, 1970-July 24, 1970
Margaret Thatcher, July 24, 1970-September 22, 1978 (PM 1971-1978)
Michael Heseltine, September 22, 1978-February 19, 1980 (PM 1978-1980)
William Whitelaw, February 19, 1980-June 9, 1984
Peter Walker, June 9, 1984-June 17, 1984
Peter Walker, June 17, 1984-?
Labour:
Harold Wilson, February 14, 1963-February 16, 1973 (PM 1964-1971)
Barbara Castle, February 16, 1973-February 24, 1973
Barbara Castle, February 24, 1973-July 3, 1974
Michael Foot, June 23, 1974-July 7, 1974
Anthony Crosland, July 7, 1974-November 30, 1983 (PM 1980-1983)
Michael Foot, November 30, 1983-December 2, 1983
Michael Foot, December 2, 1983-August 12, 1984 (PM 1983-1984)
Roy Jenkins, August 12, 1984-? (PM 1984-1986)
Liberal:
Jo Grimond, November 3, 1956-January 18, 1967
Jeremy Thorpe, January 18, 1967-October 15, 1971
Jo Grimond, October 15, 1971-April 20, 1982
Robert MacIennan, April 20, 1982-January 3, 1985
Jo Grimond, January 3, 1985-January 10, 1986
John Pardoe, January 10, 1986-?
Michael Foot (Labour), November 30, 1983-August 15, 1984
Roy Jenkins (Labour), August 15, 1984-April 7, 1986
CABINET:
Prime Minister: Michael Foot (1983-1984); Roy Jenkins (1984-1986)
Chancellor of the Exchequer: Roy Jenkins (1983-1984); Neil Kinnock (1984-1984); Margaret Beckett (1984-1986)
Foreign Secretary: Margaret Beckett (1983-1984); James Callaghan (1984-1986)
Home Secretary: Neil Kinnock (1980-1984); John Prescott (1984-1984); Tony Blair (1984-1986)
Defence Secretary: James Callaghan (1983-1984); John Smith (1984-1986)
January 16, 1984: Michael Foot is appointed Prime Minister again.
January 29, 1984: William Whitelaw announces that he will continue on as leader if the party still has confidence in him
January 31, 1984: Prime Minister Foot announces new government priorities, indicating a slight leftward turn domestically
March 4, 1984: Roy Jenkins and Margaret Beckett are sacked
April 25, 1984: The Public Transit Act passes Parliament 319-304. It invests £5 Billion in new public transit and makes all buses completely free
June 9, 1984: The Conservatives vote 133-126 against William Whitelaw. Former Chancellor Peter Walker becomes acting leader
June 17, 1984: Peter Walker wins the leadership race on the first ballot
July 10, 1984: The Prime Minister announces plans for a massive tax increase
July 20, 1984: A vote of no confidence in the Government is announced
August 7, 1984: Parliament votes 298 to 319 against the government
August 9, 1984: Michael Foot announces his resignation
August 12, 1984: Roy Jenkins defeats Neil Kinnock on the first ballot after both major camps in the party had coalesced around candidates
August 15, 1984: Michael Foot leaves office while Roy Jenkins assumes it
November 6, 1984: The Fair Wage Act passes Parliament 328-290. It increases the minimum wage from £3.50 to £4.00 per hour
December 11, 1984: The Collective Bargaining Act passes 331-293. It reduces the time limit on union strikes solved via the 7.5% increase from three years to two.
January 3, 1985: Robert MacIennan announces his resignation for undisclosed reasons. Jo Grimond becomes is then elected interim leader.
February 18, 1985: The Nation Construction Act passes Parliament 419-190. It expands carbon pricing schemes and establishes an infrastructure bank
June 10, 1985: The Tax Reform Act passes Parliament 327-295. It cuts taxes on most people but expands wealth taxation schemes.
October 29, 1985: The Fair Pay Act passes Parliament 334-287. It bans pay discrimination and increases the minimum wage from £4.00 to £4.25
December 30, 1985: Prime Minister Jenkins conducts a minor cabinet reshuffle
January 1, 1986: Jo Grimond resigns from Parliament following his appointment to the House of Lords.
January 10, 1986: John Pardoe succeeds Jo Grimond as Liberal leader
January 22, 1986: A bill to increase taxes to fund dental care for children fails 311-317.
February 5, 1986: Prime Minister Jenkins requests that the Queen dissolve Parliament, which is granted. An election is scheduled for April 3, 1986, or 57 days
February 15, 1986: Jim Wallace is elected to succeed Jo Grimond in Parliament
April 3, 1986: Polling day
April 7, 1986: Parliament ends
PARTY LEADERS:
Conservative:
Edward Heath, July 28, 1965-July 10, 1970
William Whitelaw, July 10, 1970-July 24, 1970
Margaret Thatcher, July 24, 1970-September 22, 1978 (PM 1971-1978)
Michael Heseltine, September 22, 1978-February 19, 1980 (PM 1978-1980)
William Whitelaw, February 19, 1980-June 9, 1984
Peter Walker, June 9, 1984-June 17, 1984
Peter Walker, June 17, 1984-?
Labour:
Harold Wilson, February 14, 1963-February 16, 1973 (PM 1964-1971)
Barbara Castle, February 16, 1973-February 24, 1973
Barbara Castle, February 24, 1973-July 3, 1974
Michael Foot, June 23, 1974-July 7, 1974
Anthony Crosland, July 7, 1974-November 30, 1983 (PM 1980-1983)
Michael Foot, November 30, 1983-December 2, 1983
Michael Foot, December 2, 1983-August 12, 1984 (PM 1983-1984)
Roy Jenkins, August 12, 1984-? (PM 1984-1986)
Liberal:
Jo Grimond, November 3, 1956-January 18, 1967
Jeremy Thorpe, January 18, 1967-October 15, 1971
Jo Grimond, October 15, 1971-April 20, 1982
Robert MacIennan, April 20, 1982-January 3, 1985
Jo Grimond, January 3, 1985-January 10, 1986
John Pardoe, January 10, 1986-?
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NATO Forever: Expanded Edition (50th UK Parliament, 1986-1990)
theflyingmgoose
Well-known member
PRIME MINISTERS:
Roy Jenkins (Labour), August 15, 1984-April 12, 1986
Peter Walker (Conservative), April 12, 1986-May 7, 1990
CABINET:
Prime Minister: Peter Walker (1986-1990)
Chancellor of the Exchequer: Nicholas Scott (1986-1990)
Foreign Secretary: John Major (1986-1990)
Home Secretary: Ian Gilmour (1986-1988); Anna McCurley (1988-1990)
Defence Secretary: Margaret Thatcher (1986-1990)
April 7, 1986: First sitting of Parliament. Negotiations continue with Roy Jenkins continuing as PM until then
April 8, 1986: Peter Walker announces that he will form a government, states that the details are 'still being ironed out'
April 10, 1986: A Conservative-Liberal confidence-and-supply agreement is announced
April 12, 1986: Peter Walker enters 10 Downing Street following his meeting with the Queen.
April 25, 1986: John Pardoe resigns. The caucus elects Jo Grimond to succeed him until the membership can vote for a new candidate in a first
June 25, 1986: The Fair Standards Act passes Parliament 319-307. It increases the minimum wage to £5.00 in exchange for cutting the strike ending increase from 7.5% to 5%
August 7, 1986: The Right To Privacy Act passes Parliament 321-311. It legalizes abortion up to 20 weeks
November 11, 1986: President Elizabeth Holtzman addresses Parliament
November 20, 1986: The Liberal Party's trainwreck of a membership ballot is delayed for an undisclosed amount of time.
January 10, 1987: The Revenue Act passes Parliament 320-304. It cuts the top income tax rate to 60%
April 17, 1987: Roy Jenkins narrowly wins a confidence vote to continue as leader
May 11, 1987: Following a break-in at 10 Downing Street security around the area is strengthened, and an official residence for the Leader of the Opposition is constructed
October 31, 1987: The Homebuyers Act passes Parliament 325-297. It increases subsidies for home ownership along with increases in new construction.
January 24, 1988: The Clean Manufacturing Act passes Parliament 384-229. It subsidizes the construction of clean energy and products, including the new 'electric car'
March 11, 1988: The Universal Credit Act passes Parliament 318-312. It streamlines several benefits and automatically deducts the deductions one is eligible for from taxes
May 11, 1988: Jim Wallace is finally selected as the new leader of the Liberal Party.
June 26, 1988: The Spending Act passes Parliament 321-304. It cuts government spending by 5% over three years
November 4, 1988: The Fair Wage Act passes Parliament 456-137. It increases the minimum wage from £5.00 to £5.25 per hour
December 10, 1988: Prime Minister Walker sacks Home Secretary Ian Gilmour
February 4, 1989: The Tax Credit Act passes Parliament 470-141. It increases the Earned Income Tax Credit from £100 to £250
June 4, 1989: The Family Assistance Act passes Parliament 456-130. It increases the Child Tax Credit from £50 to £100 per child, making the maximum benefit £300.
August 17, 1989: The Infrastructure Investment Act passes Parliament 365-241. It increases spending on the infrastructure bank and invests more in green projects
November 15, 1989: The Wage Increase Act passes Parliament 422-208. It increases the minimum wage from £5.25 to £5.50 per hour
January 30, 1990: Prime Minister Walker announces his intent to call a general election
February 20, 1990: The Queen accepts the Prime Minister's request, an election is called for May 3, 1990, or 87 days
May 3, 1990: Polling day
May 7, 1990: Parliament ends
PARTY LEADERS:
Conservative:
Edward Heath, July 28, 1965-July 10, 1970
William Whitelaw, July 10, 1970-July 24, 1970
Margaret Thatcher, July 24, 1970-September 22, 1978 (PM 1971-1978)
Michael Heseltine, September 22, 1978-February 19, 1980 (PM 1978-1980)
William Whitelaw, February 19, 1980-June 9, 1984
Peter Walker, June 9, 1984-June 17, 1984
Peter Walker, June 17, 1984-? (PM 1986-1990)
Labour:
Harold Wilson, February 14, 1963-February 16, 1973 (PM 1964-1971)
Barbara Castle, February 16, 1973-February 24, 1973
Barbara Castle, February 24, 1973-July 3, 1974
Michael Foot, June 23, 1974-July 7, 1974
Anthony Crosland, July 7, 1974-November 30, 1983 (PM 1980-1983)
Michael Foot, November 30, 1983-December 2, 1983
Michael Foot, December 2, 1983-August 12, 1984 (PM 1983-1984)
Roy Jenkins, August 12, 1984-? (PM 1984-1986)
Liberal:
Jo Grimond, November 3, 1956-January 18, 1967
Jeremy Thorpe, January 18, 1967-October 15, 1971
Jo Grimond, October 15, 1971-April 20, 1982
Robert MacIennan, April 20, 1982-January 3, 1985
Jo Grimond, January 3, 1985-January 10, 1986
John Pardoe, January 10, 1986-April 25, 1986
Jo Grimond, April 25, 1986-May 11, 1988
Jim Wallace, May 11, 1988-?
Roy Jenkins (Labour), August 15, 1984-April 12, 1986
Peter Walker (Conservative), April 12, 1986-May 7, 1990
CABINET:
Prime Minister: Peter Walker (1986-1990)
Chancellor of the Exchequer: Nicholas Scott (1986-1990)
Foreign Secretary: John Major (1986-1990)
Home Secretary: Ian Gilmour (1986-1988); Anna McCurley (1988-1990)
Defence Secretary: Margaret Thatcher (1986-1990)
April 7, 1986: First sitting of Parliament. Negotiations continue with Roy Jenkins continuing as PM until then
April 8, 1986: Peter Walker announces that he will form a government, states that the details are 'still being ironed out'
April 10, 1986: A Conservative-Liberal confidence-and-supply agreement is announced
April 12, 1986: Peter Walker enters 10 Downing Street following his meeting with the Queen.
April 25, 1986: John Pardoe resigns. The caucus elects Jo Grimond to succeed him until the membership can vote for a new candidate in a first
June 25, 1986: The Fair Standards Act passes Parliament 319-307. It increases the minimum wage to £5.00 in exchange for cutting the strike ending increase from 7.5% to 5%
August 7, 1986: The Right To Privacy Act passes Parliament 321-311. It legalizes abortion up to 20 weeks
November 11, 1986: President Elizabeth Holtzman addresses Parliament
November 20, 1986: The Liberal Party's trainwreck of a membership ballot is delayed for an undisclosed amount of time.
January 10, 1987: The Revenue Act passes Parliament 320-304. It cuts the top income tax rate to 60%
April 17, 1987: Roy Jenkins narrowly wins a confidence vote to continue as leader
May 11, 1987: Following a break-in at 10 Downing Street security around the area is strengthened, and an official residence for the Leader of the Opposition is constructed
October 31, 1987: The Homebuyers Act passes Parliament 325-297. It increases subsidies for home ownership along with increases in new construction.
January 24, 1988: The Clean Manufacturing Act passes Parliament 384-229. It subsidizes the construction of clean energy and products, including the new 'electric car'
March 11, 1988: The Universal Credit Act passes Parliament 318-312. It streamlines several benefits and automatically deducts the deductions one is eligible for from taxes
May 11, 1988: Jim Wallace is finally selected as the new leader of the Liberal Party.
June 26, 1988: The Spending Act passes Parliament 321-304. It cuts government spending by 5% over three years
November 4, 1988: The Fair Wage Act passes Parliament 456-137. It increases the minimum wage from £5.00 to £5.25 per hour
December 10, 1988: Prime Minister Walker sacks Home Secretary Ian Gilmour
February 4, 1989: The Tax Credit Act passes Parliament 470-141. It increases the Earned Income Tax Credit from £100 to £250
June 4, 1989: The Family Assistance Act passes Parliament 456-130. It increases the Child Tax Credit from £50 to £100 per child, making the maximum benefit £300.
August 17, 1989: The Infrastructure Investment Act passes Parliament 365-241. It increases spending on the infrastructure bank and invests more in green projects
November 15, 1989: The Wage Increase Act passes Parliament 422-208. It increases the minimum wage from £5.25 to £5.50 per hour
January 30, 1990: Prime Minister Walker announces his intent to call a general election
February 20, 1990: The Queen accepts the Prime Minister's request, an election is called for May 3, 1990, or 87 days
May 3, 1990: Polling day
May 7, 1990: Parliament ends
PARTY LEADERS:
Conservative:
Edward Heath, July 28, 1965-July 10, 1970
William Whitelaw, July 10, 1970-July 24, 1970
Margaret Thatcher, July 24, 1970-September 22, 1978 (PM 1971-1978)
Michael Heseltine, September 22, 1978-February 19, 1980 (PM 1978-1980)
William Whitelaw, February 19, 1980-June 9, 1984
Peter Walker, June 9, 1984-June 17, 1984
Peter Walker, June 17, 1984-? (PM 1986-1990)
Labour:
Harold Wilson, February 14, 1963-February 16, 1973 (PM 1964-1971)
Barbara Castle, February 16, 1973-February 24, 1973
Barbara Castle, February 24, 1973-July 3, 1974
Michael Foot, June 23, 1974-July 7, 1974
Anthony Crosland, July 7, 1974-November 30, 1983 (PM 1980-1983)
Michael Foot, November 30, 1983-December 2, 1983
Michael Foot, December 2, 1983-August 12, 1984 (PM 1983-1984)
Roy Jenkins, August 12, 1984-? (PM 1984-1986)
Liberal:
Jo Grimond, November 3, 1956-January 18, 1967
Jeremy Thorpe, January 18, 1967-October 15, 1971
Jo Grimond, October 15, 1971-April 20, 1982
Robert MacIennan, April 20, 1982-January 3, 1985
Jo Grimond, January 3, 1985-January 10, 1986
John Pardoe, January 10, 1986-April 25, 1986
Jo Grimond, April 25, 1986-May 11, 1988
Jim Wallace, May 11, 1988-?
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NATO Forever: Expanded Edition (51st UK Parliament, 1990-1991)
theflyingmgoose
Well-known member
PRIME MINISTERS:
Peter Walker (Conservative), April 12, 1986-May 8, 1990
Roy Jenkins (Labour), May 8, 1990-July 8, 1991
Prime Minister: Roy Jenkins (1990-1991)
Chancellor of the Exchequer: Tony Blair (1990-1991)
Foreign Secretary: Margaret Beckett (1990-1991)
Home Secretary: John Smith (1990-1991)
Defence Secretary: George Robertson (1990-1991)
May 7, 1990: Parliament begins, the Labor supply deal is completed
May 8, 1990: Roy Jenkins returns as Prime Minister
August 10, 1990: The Transit Act passes Parliament 320-306. It makes all public transit in Britain free for everyone
September 25, 1990: The Schools Act passes Parliament 334-292. It increases funding for primary and secondary education
November 1, 1990: Jim Wallace resigns as Liberal leader. He is replaced with Jo Grimond
December 6, 1990: Following a conference vote, Peter Walker resigns as Conservative leader.
December 10, 1990: John Major is elected to replace Peter Walker on the first ballot
January 25, 1991: The Minimum Wage Act passes Parliament 324-300. It increases the minimum wage slowly to £7.25 by 1997
March 29, 1991: The Government suffers a defeat on a tax bill.
March 30, 1991: An election is called for July 4, 1991, or 96 days.
July 4, 1991: Polling day
July 8, 1991: Parliament ends
PARTY LEADERS:
Conservative:
Edward Heath, July 28, 1965-July 10, 1970
William Whitelaw, July 10, 1970-July 24, 1970
Margaret Thatcher, July 24, 1970-September 22, 1978 (PM 1971-1978)
Michael Heseltine, September 22, 1978-February 19, 1980 (PM 1978-1980)
William Whitelaw, February 19, 1980-June 9, 1984
Peter Walker, June 9, 1984-June 17, 1984
Peter Walker, June 17, 1984-December 10, 1990 (PM 1986-1990)
John Major, December 10, 1990-?
Labour:
Harold Wilson, February 14, 1963-February 16, 1973 (PM 1964-1971)
Barbara Castle, February 16, 1973-February 24, 1973
Barbara Castle, February 24, 1973-July 3, 1974
Michael Foot, June 23, 1974-July 7, 1974
Anthony Crosland, July 7, 1974-November 30, 1983 (PM 1980-1983)
Michael Foot, November 30, 1983-December 2, 1983
Michael Foot, December 2, 1983-August 12, 1984 (PM 1983-1984)
Roy Jenkins, August 12, 1984-? (PM 1984-1986; 1990-1991)
Liberal:
Jo Grimond, November 3, 1956-January 18, 1967
Jeremy Thorpe, January 18, 1967-October 15, 1971
Jo Grimond, October 15, 1971-April 20, 1982
Robert MacIennan, April 20, 1982-January 3, 1985
Jo Grimond, January 3, 1985-January 10, 1986
John Pardoe, January 10, 1986-April 25, 1986
Jo Grimond, April 25, 1986-May 11, 1988
Jim Wallace, May 11, 1988-November 1, 1990
Jo Grimond, November 1, 1990-?
Peter Walker (Conservative), April 12, 1986-May 8, 1990
Roy Jenkins (Labour), May 8, 1990-July 8, 1991
Prime Minister: Roy Jenkins (1990-1991)
Chancellor of the Exchequer: Tony Blair (1990-1991)
Foreign Secretary: Margaret Beckett (1990-1991)
Home Secretary: John Smith (1990-1991)
Defence Secretary: George Robertson (1990-1991)
May 7, 1990: Parliament begins, the Labor supply deal is completed
May 8, 1990: Roy Jenkins returns as Prime Minister
August 10, 1990: The Transit Act passes Parliament 320-306. It makes all public transit in Britain free for everyone
September 25, 1990: The Schools Act passes Parliament 334-292. It increases funding for primary and secondary education
November 1, 1990: Jim Wallace resigns as Liberal leader. He is replaced with Jo Grimond
December 6, 1990: Following a conference vote, Peter Walker resigns as Conservative leader.
December 10, 1990: John Major is elected to replace Peter Walker on the first ballot
January 25, 1991: The Minimum Wage Act passes Parliament 324-300. It increases the minimum wage slowly to £7.25 by 1997
March 29, 1991: The Government suffers a defeat on a tax bill.
March 30, 1991: An election is called for July 4, 1991, or 96 days.
July 4, 1991: Polling day
July 8, 1991: Parliament ends
PARTY LEADERS:
Conservative:
Edward Heath, July 28, 1965-July 10, 1970
William Whitelaw, July 10, 1970-July 24, 1970
Margaret Thatcher, July 24, 1970-September 22, 1978 (PM 1971-1978)
Michael Heseltine, September 22, 1978-February 19, 1980 (PM 1978-1980)
William Whitelaw, February 19, 1980-June 9, 1984
Peter Walker, June 9, 1984-June 17, 1984
Peter Walker, June 17, 1984-December 10, 1990 (PM 1986-1990)
John Major, December 10, 1990-?
Labour:
Harold Wilson, February 14, 1963-February 16, 1973 (PM 1964-1971)
Barbara Castle, February 16, 1973-February 24, 1973
Barbara Castle, February 24, 1973-July 3, 1974
Michael Foot, June 23, 1974-July 7, 1974
Anthony Crosland, July 7, 1974-November 30, 1983 (PM 1980-1983)
Michael Foot, November 30, 1983-December 2, 1983
Michael Foot, December 2, 1983-August 12, 1984 (PM 1983-1984)
Roy Jenkins, August 12, 1984-? (PM 1984-1986; 1990-1991)
Liberal:
Jo Grimond, November 3, 1956-January 18, 1967
Jeremy Thorpe, January 18, 1967-October 15, 1971
Jo Grimond, October 15, 1971-April 20, 1982
Robert MacIennan, April 20, 1982-January 3, 1985
Jo Grimond, January 3, 1985-January 10, 1986
John Pardoe, January 10, 1986-April 25, 1986
Jo Grimond, April 25, 1986-May 11, 1988
Jim Wallace, May 11, 1988-November 1, 1990
Jo Grimond, November 1, 1990-?
CTTeller
You still haven't passed my pipe
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Jo Grimond is going to be Leader as a corpse at this rate
frittering
the tropic of cancer answered, drink the quicksand
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- an indescribable void
He is the tutelary deity and ancestral spirit of the Scottish Isles. He shall never die.
theflyingmgoose
Well-known member
Don't worry this is one of Grimond's last stints as leader.
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Hmm. He's got three years left. I wonder if he gets the honour (?) of dying in office?
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To be fair, we also have Seventy something Roy Jenkins pootling about. It’s wild to see Jim Wallace being the most youthful leader in the 1990 election.
CTTeller
You still haven't passed my pipe
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Oh, I hope I don't come off as criticizing. You know I love this kind of thing.
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Oh I know you love this sort of thing, I just find it amusing myself. Though @theflyingmgoose your brief Pardoe leadership is sad, he’s such a fun figure that only a brief use of him is sad.
theflyingmgoose
Well-known member
Pardoe's leadership in politics may be over for the time being, but the Walker Government- dependent on the Liberal Party for confidence agreements- exerts enough pressure to get the board to appoint him Director-General of the BBC after Ian Trethowan retires after a decade on the job. He'll also end up with a knighthood and an eventual seat in the House of Lords.
NATO Forever: Expanded Edition (52nd UK Parliament, 1991-1995)
theflyingmgoose
Well-known member
PRIME MINISTERS:
John Major (Conservative), July 8, 1991-January 23, 1995
Prime Minister: John Major (1991-)
Chancellor of the Exchequer: Anna McCurley (1991-1994); Michael Howard (1994-1995)
Foreign Secretary: Douglas Hurd (1991-1993); Anthony Meyer (1993-1995)
Home Secretary: Michael Howard (1991-1994); Theresa May (1994-1995)
Defence Secretary: Tom King (1991-1993); Stephen Dorrell (1993-1995)
July 8, 1991: John Major becomes Prime Minister.
July 11, 1991: Roy Jenkins resigns as Labour leader. Neil Kinnock is named to the post in an acting capacity.
September 19, 1991: The Home Purchase Act passes Parliament 355-240. It expands housing construction funds to increase supply.
October 5, 1991: The Quality Of Life Improvement Act passes Parliament 361-245. It implements various reforms including encouraging lighter house colors to reduce heat.
December 1, 1991: President Jimmy Carter addresses Parliament
December 4, 1991: John Prescott wins the Labour leadership vote by 2,000 votes out of over 500,000 cast.
March 4, 1992: The European Integration Act passes Parliament 400-191. It pledges £5 Billion towards clean infrastructure improvements in Europe.
June 7, 1992: Prime Minister Major announces plans for a Pan-European investment public-private partnership
October 9, 1992: The Privatization Act passes Parliament 348-282. It prohibits the government from holding more than 51% of any company by 1997.
January 1, 1993: The European Union is formed
February 11, 1993: Jo Grimond says that the next election will be his last as leader
May 11, 1993: The Tax Credit Act passes Parliament 391-211. It increases the Earned Income Tax Credit from £250 to £500
July 22, 1993: The Family Assistance Act passes Parliament 490-117. It increases the CTC from £100 to £200 per child, with a maximum benefit of £600
November 4, 1993: The Urban Development And Arms Control Act passes Parliament 387-223. It increases gun control and funds cleanup programs in cities
January 27, 1994: The Government survives a vote of no confidence from the Tory right flank over the gun bill
April 5, 1994: Prime Minister Major conducts a cabinet reshuffle. New Home Secretary Theresa May becomes one of the least experienced individuals to serve, winning in 1991
June 1, 1994: A referendum is called on joining the Euro, which the Prime Minister opposes.
August 3, 1994: President William Cohen addresses Parliament
September 17, 1994: The UK votes 57.8%-42.2% to join the Eurozone.
October 10, 1994: A vote of no confidence succeeds 307-321 following reports that Major will try to delay the vote.
October 24, 1994: An election is called for January 19, 1995, or 84 days
January 19, 1995: Polling day
January 23, 1995: Parliament ends
PARTY LEADERS:
Conservative:
Edward Heath, July 28, 1965-July 10, 1970
William Whitelaw, July 10, 1970-July 24, 1970
Margaret Thatcher, July 24, 1970-September 22, 1978 (PM 1971-1978)
Michael Heseltine, September 22, 1978-February 19, 1980 (PM 1978-1980)
William Whitelaw, February 19, 1980-June 9, 1984
Peter Walker, June 9, 1984-June 17, 1984
Peter Walker, June 17, 1984-December 10, 1990 (PM 1986-1990)
John Major, December 10, 1990-? (PM 1991-?)
Labour:
Harold Wilson, February 14, 1963-February 16, 1973 (PM 1964-1971)
Barbara Castle, February 16, 1973-February 24, 1973
Barbara Castle, February 24, 1973-July 3, 1974
Michael Foot, June 23, 1974-July 7, 1974
Anthony Crosland, July 7, 1974-November 30, 1983 (PM 1980-1983)
Michael Foot, November 30, 1983-December 2, 1983
Michael Foot, December 2, 1983-August 12, 1984 (PM 1983-1984)
Roy Jenkins, August 12, 1984-July 11, 1991 (PM 1984-1986; 1990-1991)
Neil Kinnock, July 11, 1991-December 5, 1991
John Prescott, December 5, 1991-?
Liberal:
Jo Grimond, November 3, 1956-January 18, 1967
Jeremy Thorpe, January 18, 1967-October 15, 1971
Jo Grimond, October 15, 1971-April 20, 1982
Robert MacIennan, April 20, 1982-January 3, 1985
Jo Grimond, January 3, 1985-January 10, 1986
John Pardoe, January 10, 1986-April 25, 1986
Jo Grimond, April 25, 1986-May 11, 1988
Jim Wallace, May 11, 1988-November 1, 1990
Jo Grimond, November 1, 1990-?
John Major (Conservative), July 8, 1991-January 23, 1995
Prime Minister: John Major (1991-)
Chancellor of the Exchequer: Anna McCurley (1991-1994); Michael Howard (1994-1995)
Foreign Secretary: Douglas Hurd (1991-1993); Anthony Meyer (1993-1995)
Home Secretary: Michael Howard (1991-1994); Theresa May (1994-1995)
Defence Secretary: Tom King (1991-1993); Stephen Dorrell (1993-1995)
July 8, 1991: John Major becomes Prime Minister.
July 11, 1991: Roy Jenkins resigns as Labour leader. Neil Kinnock is named to the post in an acting capacity.
September 19, 1991: The Home Purchase Act passes Parliament 355-240. It expands housing construction funds to increase supply.
October 5, 1991: The Quality Of Life Improvement Act passes Parliament 361-245. It implements various reforms including encouraging lighter house colors to reduce heat.
December 1, 1991: President Jimmy Carter addresses Parliament
December 4, 1991: John Prescott wins the Labour leadership vote by 2,000 votes out of over 500,000 cast.
March 4, 1992: The European Integration Act passes Parliament 400-191. It pledges £5 Billion towards clean infrastructure improvements in Europe.
June 7, 1992: Prime Minister Major announces plans for a Pan-European investment public-private partnership
October 9, 1992: The Privatization Act passes Parliament 348-282. It prohibits the government from holding more than 51% of any company by 1997.
January 1, 1993: The European Union is formed
February 11, 1993: Jo Grimond says that the next election will be his last as leader
May 11, 1993: The Tax Credit Act passes Parliament 391-211. It increases the Earned Income Tax Credit from £250 to £500
July 22, 1993: The Family Assistance Act passes Parliament 490-117. It increases the CTC from £100 to £200 per child, with a maximum benefit of £600
November 4, 1993: The Urban Development And Arms Control Act passes Parliament 387-223. It increases gun control and funds cleanup programs in cities
January 27, 1994: The Government survives a vote of no confidence from the Tory right flank over the gun bill
April 5, 1994: Prime Minister Major conducts a cabinet reshuffle. New Home Secretary Theresa May becomes one of the least experienced individuals to serve, winning in 1991
June 1, 1994: A referendum is called on joining the Euro, which the Prime Minister opposes.
August 3, 1994: President William Cohen addresses Parliament
September 17, 1994: The UK votes 57.8%-42.2% to join the Eurozone.
October 10, 1994: A vote of no confidence succeeds 307-321 following reports that Major will try to delay the vote.
October 24, 1994: An election is called for January 19, 1995, or 84 days
January 19, 1995: Polling day
January 23, 1995: Parliament ends
PARTY LEADERS:
Conservative:
Edward Heath, July 28, 1965-July 10, 1970
William Whitelaw, July 10, 1970-July 24, 1970
Margaret Thatcher, July 24, 1970-September 22, 1978 (PM 1971-1978)
Michael Heseltine, September 22, 1978-February 19, 1980 (PM 1978-1980)
William Whitelaw, February 19, 1980-June 9, 1984
Peter Walker, June 9, 1984-June 17, 1984
Peter Walker, June 17, 1984-December 10, 1990 (PM 1986-1990)
John Major, December 10, 1990-? (PM 1991-?)
Labour:
Harold Wilson, February 14, 1963-February 16, 1973 (PM 1964-1971)
Barbara Castle, February 16, 1973-February 24, 1973
Barbara Castle, February 24, 1973-July 3, 1974
Michael Foot, June 23, 1974-July 7, 1974
Anthony Crosland, July 7, 1974-November 30, 1983 (PM 1980-1983)
Michael Foot, November 30, 1983-December 2, 1983
Michael Foot, December 2, 1983-August 12, 1984 (PM 1983-1984)
Roy Jenkins, August 12, 1984-July 11, 1991 (PM 1984-1986; 1990-1991)
Neil Kinnock, July 11, 1991-December 5, 1991
John Prescott, December 5, 1991-?
Liberal:
Jo Grimond, November 3, 1956-January 18, 1967
Jeremy Thorpe, January 18, 1967-October 15, 1971
Jo Grimond, October 15, 1971-April 20, 1982
Robert MacIennan, April 20, 1982-January 3, 1985
Jo Grimond, January 3, 1985-January 10, 1986
John Pardoe, January 10, 1986-April 25, 1986
Jo Grimond, April 25, 1986-May 11, 1988
Jim Wallace, May 11, 1988-November 1, 1990
Jo Grimond, November 1, 1990-?
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