Political Developments: Scandals and Decline in the Conservatives by 1964 Flashcards
What was a policy setback of Macmillans for foreign events?
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 significant about the Blue Streak Missile Programme?
It was meant to take Britain to the next generation of nuclear weapons
What was Macmillans alternative to Blue Streak Missiles?
Going to America to acquire Polaris Missiles
What happened with the Profumo scandal?
Minister of War John Profumo was caught having an affair with Christine Keeler, a model
What did Profumo do with the claims at first?
He denied them
What did Profumo eventually admit to?
He lied in Parliament and did have an affair with her.
What was the Impact of the Profumo affair?
The Conservatives were not able to control Profumo, and he lied in court as well
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?
Senior official Kim Philby was caught passing information to the USSR and had done for decades
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
