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Which trade union regulation proposal did Barbara Castle advocate for that ended up splitting the Cabinet?

  • In Place of Strife

  • The Equal Pay Act

  • Child Benefit Act

  • None of the above

Answer

The trade union regulation proposal Barbara Castle championed, known as "In Place of Strife," sought to reform industrial relations in the United Kingdom. It aimed to curb the power of trade unions by introducing stricter legal obligations, including a "cooling-off" period before industrial action could occur. This contentious proposal sparked significant disagreement within the British Cabinet, ultimately fracturing the Labour government in 1969 due to its divisive nature.
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