EDEXCEL Politics - Paper 1 - Critical analysis of Margaret Thatcher - PowerPoint with Activities

This is a 15-slide PowerPoint presentation for the EDEXCEL Politics Specification written by an experienced Examiner in Politics.

The PowerPoint includes Speakers’ Notes.

The PowerPoint provides a comprehensive analysis of Margaret Thatcher’s time as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990. It covers her significant economic, social, and political transformations, focusing on key policies, achievements, and controversies.

The analysis delves into her economic reforms, including monetarism and privatisation, and their impacts on inflation, unemployment, and public accountability. It also examines her social policies, particularly her contentious relationship with trade unions and the “Right to Buy” housing scheme.

Additionally, the PowerPoint discusses her foreign policy, highlighting the Falklands War and her role in the Cold War. The legacy and controversy section evaluates the long-term effects of her policies on the UK’s economy, society, and political landscape, noting the ongoing debates about her impact.

In terms of activities, there is a 39-minute video on the legacy of Margaret Thatcher from her official biographer, Charles Moore, which then leads to a debate topic on the legacy of Thatcher.