Divide In The Labour Party

Question 1

Who led the left wing of the party?

Answer 1

Nye Bevan

Question 2

Who led the right wing of the party?

Answer 2

Hugh Gaitskell

Question 3

Give the difference in views on nuclear weapons

Answer 3

L.W - supported unilateralism (nuclear disarmament)

R.W - against unilateralism

Question 4

Which side created the CDS and what does it stand for?

Answer 4

The left wing created the Campaign for Democratic Socialism

Question 5

What is Clause IV and which side were in favour?

Answer 5

Clause IV is the labour pledge to nationalise industry and the left wing were more in favour than the right wing who wanted to repeal

Question 6

Who were in favour of mixed economy and post war consensus?

Answer 6

Right wing

Question 7

What caused the divisions to increase?

Answer 7

The 1959 election

Question 8

What happened at the 1959 Blackpool Conference?

Answer 8

Gaitskell tried to repeal Clause IV but the trade unions blocked him so he had to back down