1959 election Flashcards
1
Q
Why did Labour lose the 1959 election?
A
- economic recovery not all due Macmillan
- cons mimicked Macmillans never had it so good quote - life better with cons don’t let lab ruin it
- division within party over nationalisation, EEC, socialism and unilateralism
- identified with working class rather than nation as a whole
2
Q
What was the problem with Labours manifesto?
A
- promised increase in pensions without higher tax - where get money from
