Why did a grateful nation reject Winston Churchill in 1945?
In short: In the wake of World War II, most observers expected Winston Churchill to remain in power. This video explores the unexpected 12% swing that delivered the first-ever majority Labour government to Britain.
Professor Vernon Bogdanor examines the factors behind the 1945 general election, a result that astonished contemporary politicians and commentators. While Gallup polls had indicated a Labour lead for more than two years, the scale of the victory remains a subject of historical debate. The lecture investigates whether the outcome was driven by a post-war radicalisation of the British electorate, a specific mandate for socialism, or a widespread reaction against the politics of the inter-war years.
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