Political Developments: Scandals and Decline in the Conservatives by 1964 Flashcards
What was a policy setback of Macmillans for foreign events in 1963?
Denial of entry in to the EEC
Why did Macmillan put in an EEC application?
He felt it was essential to keep Britain as a powerful country
What policy setback was there with Nuclear Missiles? When?
1960 Blue Streak Missile Programme was cancelled
What was Macmillans alternative to Blue Streak Missiles?
Buying Polaris Missiles from America
What happened with the Profumo scandal?
Profumo was caught having an affair with a young model
How did Profumo handle the scandal in court when he was on trial?
Profumo lied in court
What did the Profumo scandal show about The Establishment?
It was terrible and it showed a weakness in the Establishment
What was the Philby Issue?
Philby was caught passing information to the USSR
What was the result of the Philby Issue?
Philby did not want to be arrested so fled to Moscow until his death
What was the impact of the Philby issue?
It showed the Establishment had failed to spot a traitor in such a high position
What was the Argyll Divorce Case?
Duke of Argyll sued his wife on accounts of adultery
What did the Argyll Divorce Case show?
Establishment unable to keep scandals out of the public eye
