Thatcherism and the Neoliberal Revolution

📋 Course Outline

1. Thatcher biography and political rise
2. Thatcherism and the Iron Lady image
3. Beveridge Report and welfare state consensus
4. Free society versus Soviet state model
5. 1970s crisis and Winter of Discontent
6. Rejection of mixed economy and full employment
7. Hayek and Friedman influences on neoliberalism
8. Deregulation, privatization and trade union limits
9. Coal miners strikes and union concessions
10. Coal mine closures and community devastation
11. Downfall and legacy after 1990
12. Poll tax riots and Labour redesign

📖 1. Thatcher biography and political rise

🔑 Key Concepts & Definitions

• Margaret Thatcher : Margaret Thatcher was a British politician who became Prime Minister and led the Conservative Party for much of the late 20th century.
• Conservative Party : The Conservative Party is the UK political party Thatcher represented when she entered Parliament and later led the party.
• Iron Lady : Iron Lady is the nickname given to Thatcher by a Soviet journalist, linked to her firm leadership style and uncompromising politics.
• Thatcherism : Thatcherism is the set of political and economic policies associated with Thatcher’s approach to governing the UK.

📝 Essential Points