How successful was MT's management of her cabinet?

How Successful MT's Cabinet Management?

• First years difficult because:
  • had few allies in shadow cabinet, many had been loyal members of Heath's govt + had view that govt should actively manage economy
  • limited experience in govt --> only roles had been MInister of Education
  • gender divided opinion
• However:
  • succeeded in establishing band of loyalists
  • backed in commons by energetic MPs
  • very popular with grassroots memebrs of party

How Achieved…