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Published Date: 08 November 2008
Alexander McKay (Letters, 6 November) again blames SNP MPs for bringing down the Callaghan Labour government in 1979. That government brought itself down by, among other things, failing consistently to support Scottish devolution, which was, officially, its policy. SNP MPs surprised the London establishment by keeping their promise to vote as they did. It was Labour that put Margaret Thatcher into power.
DAVID STEVENSON

Blacket Place
Edinburgh


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  • Last Updated: 07 November 2008 8:39 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
 
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Mr. Lachie Todd,

Edinburgh 08/11/2008 09:28:48
In 1979, the old adage: Opposition parties don't win elections, only governments loose them, could not have been more accurate.
2

Thrawn,

GB 08/11/2008 15:04:15
Some are arguing that Obama can owe part of his success to Sarah Palin.
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Upbeat,

09/11/2008 10:47:16
In 1979 after 5 years of Labour government the country was in a complete mess, socially , economically and politically. The country was broke, the government in "awe" of union power, quite powerless to curb unrest among local government employees. This had led to a breakdown of normal social services, and in essential industries and unemployment was on the rise.

Glib answers such as Mr Todd's that "Governments lose elections" oversimplify . The truth is that any electorate will always vote for those who will stand up to national problems and provide solutions. These people will invariably desert those who "talk big" but are too inept to deliver. Have we not seen this in Glenrothes this week ?

 

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