Churchill as PM

Question 1

when was Churchill PM (for the second time)?

Answer 1

1951-1955

Question 2

what were his leadership qualities/style?

Answer 2

-felt like an international statesman, not a domestic politician
-old when he becomes PM
-believed he was above party politics
-very laissez-faire, delegating lots of responsibility for policy
-felt key priority was preventing nuclear war

Question 3

what were his policies/decisions made?

Answer 3

-appointed Butler as chancellor, he would help gov. to avoid social and industrial conflict
-met world leaders
-also appointed Macmillan who ran gov. when churchill was absent

Question 4

what were the drawbacks of his leadership?

Answer 4

-was ill and rarely present
-cared more about international affairs than home affairs
-Butler, Eden and Macmillan didn’t get on well
-Churchill and Eden had tensions
-left day to day running to deputies

Question 5

how important was he in maintaining conservative power?

Answer 5

-he helped to boost conservative popularity
-he allowed his cabinet to make good decisions while he was away which kept the party stable
-he left the role with the affection of the public, which helped the tories to win the next election