Chapter 1 (1)

Question 1

Labour weaknesses in 1951 election

Answer 1

-Imposition of charges like prescriptions, medicine, and dental care
-Tiring of members due to post war economic and financial issues
-Korean War (1950-1953) which caused further financial strain
-spending cuts continued with rationing which was unpopular
-Directionless manifesto
-2 diplomats defected to the Soviets in 1951
-Atlee was in and out of hospital which shows a lack of stability in parliament