The Conservative Party under Margaret Thatcher coasted to election victory in 1979 in connection with a backdrop of ____.

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The late 1970s were characterized by economic woes in the UK, including high inflation, high unemployment, and a declining manufacturing sector. Margaret Thatcher campaigned on promises to cut government spending and reduce inflation, which resonated with voters who were tired of economic stagnation.

The Conservative Party Under Margaret Thatcher Coasted to Election Victory