political fortunes

Question 1

what was the labour manifest called, and why was it better compared to Churchills?

1945 elections

Answer 1

let us face the future
* promised action on housing and socila issues
* churchill largely relied on good face after the war and disrespecting his opponents (use the gestapo to intorduce socila reforms)

Question 2

why did labour lose votes after the 50s?

Answer 2

popularity wiht mc voters
* 6% decrease in self identified wc pre vs post war
* rationing continued
* unable to revive economy after the war
* taxation was at 45% - extremely high and undesirable