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The Falklands war saved Thatcher's rear-end big time. Prior to the war, the SDP-LP Alliance polled above 50%.

What if the Falklands War were avoided (Maggie never cuts back on the security in the islands) and the Alliance won an overwhelming victory?

I imagine there'd still be a shift towards economic liberalization, but without the issues of Thatcher's personality they might settle a bit better.

Jenkins was the designated Prime Minister, so I assume it goes to him.

Could a successful Alliance have gotten the Wets to coalesce with them?
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