The Black Wednesday economic disaster in September 1992 left the Conservative government's reputation for monetary excellence in tatters, and by the end of that year Labour had a comfortable lead over the Tories in the opinion polls. Although the recession was declared over in April 1993 and a period of strong and sustained economic growth followed, coupled with a relatively swift fall in unemployment, the Labour lead in the opinion polls remained strong. However, Smith died from a heart attack in May 1994. COUNT 5
QSN1 WHen was Black Wednesday? ANS1 September 1992 QSN2 What was Black Wednesday? ANS2 economic disaster QSN3 When was the recession declared over? ANS3 April 1993 QSN4 When did Smith die? ANS4 May 1994 QSN5 What did Smith die of? ANS5 a heart attack