1960s-1980s Liberalism

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Who is accredited with revitalising liberalism in 1960s?
Jo Grimond
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What % of the vote did they achieve?
20%
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Who negotiated the Lib-Labour pact 1977-78?
David Steel
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What issue plagued them?
Proportional Representation
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When was the SDP party formed?
1981
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Who were the 'Gang of Four'?
David Owen, Roy Jenkins, Shirley Williams, Bill Rodgers.
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When was the Liberal Democrat party formed?
1988
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What percentage of vote did they receive in 1987 general election?
23%
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How did Clegg define his brand of Liberalism?
"Neither left or right. We have our own label.
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When was the Orange Book published?
2004
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Who contributed?
Nick Clegg, Vince Cable, Steven Webb.
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What did it emphasise?
Economic liberalism and encouraged free market and competition. Cutting tax for poor.
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What was it described as?
"Gladstonian tinged with social liberalism".
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What % of liberals identify as economic liberals?
35%
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What % identify as social liberals?
64%
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