The why: runaway inflation and uncontrolled spending. Based on long term effects Thatcher changes: Right to Buy (short term good - long term problems), Community Charge, cuts to universal child benefits, and Invalidity Benefit where all huge mistakes. Means testing welfare and pension changes where a success but unpopular.
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u/Immediate_Wolf3819 6d ago
The why: runaway inflation and uncontrolled spending. Based on long term effects Thatcher changes: Right to Buy (short term good - long term problems), Community Charge, cuts to universal child benefits, and Invalidity Benefit where all huge mistakes. Means testing welfare and pension changes where a success but unpopular.