Why did Heath lose the 1974 election

Why did Heath lose the 1974 election?

• Oil price shock 
• Three day working week
• Miners strike (January to February 1972)
• World Economic 'Blizzard'

Oil price shock

1973- Egypt & Syria vs. Israel, the West supported Israel so their oil supply was cut, Britain relied on oil from the Middle East for 50% of energy needs.

A State of Emergency was called, this resulted in the 3 day working week- it undermined confidence in the government.

NOT Heath's fault.

Three day working week

Followed the oil price shock

It created conditions such as:

It reduced the idea that the Conservatives were competant navigators of the economy.

Miners strike 

This was a successful strike led by the miners from January to February 1972, it began becasue miners wanted a 47% pay rise, while government policy was limited to 8%

It was a successful strike, partly due to cooridination and the use of…