The Scottish Nationalist Party withdraw their support for the Labour government following the decision not to implement Scottish devolution despite a narrow yes vote which prompts a vote of no conf...
The first general strike since 1926 happens.
The government declares a state of emergency in order to put in place the means to ensure supplies of food and fuel by the army.
The Sun newspaper encapsulates how Jim Callaghan's response to the ongoing industrial unrest may have seemed to many.Paving the way for a Conservative party win in a general election?
Withe the oil tanker drivers on strike for pay petrol shortages encue and the gov prepares 'operation drimstick' to deal with moving oil & fule supplies via the army.The strikes get 15% pay rise be...
The government narrowly wins a vote of no confidence.
Ford offers a pay policy busting 17% pay rise to the striking car workers which is accepted thus lighting the blue touch paper for further 'me too' industrial unrest.
The Ford car workers start an unofficial strike for increased pay.The strike would soon be made official
James Callaghan fails to call an expected general election and prepares to continue through the winter with the 5% pay policy.
The TUC council rejects the proposed 5% pay policy & lobbies for a return to free collective bargaining.
Denis Healey introduces a white paper proposing a 5% pay policy guideline.PM James Callghan wanted a 3% limit.
Denis Healey proposes a return to free collective bargaining as inflation falls throughout 1977.Conservatives criticise a lack of stronger pay restrictions.
The Trades Union Congress agrees the governments new pay policy to limit pay increases to between £2.50-£4 per week starting in August.
James Callaghan takes over from Harold Wilson without a general election
The Labour government published a white paper called 'the attack on inflation' & sets guidelines for limiting pay increases.
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