Section A, Topic 1

A changing political and economic environment (1918-1979)

Reasons for changing party fortunes - 1918-1931

Rise of Labour:

-Were united after the war (unlike the Liberals)

-Represented the working class (80% of the electorate)

-War led to a growth in trade unions: which funded Labour

-Macdonald succeeded: ruled with economic caution and did well with foreign affairs

1918 Representation of the People Act:

Fall of the Liberals:

Maintained: Conservative success:

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