1. The Rejection
Why did Winston Churchill find himself so decisively rejected by the electorate? Read more
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Why did Winston Churchill find himself so decisively rejected by the electorate?
2. Mr Churchill and Mr Attlee
With the war in Europe at an end, Churchill and Attlee became fierce election rivals.
3. The Beveridge Report
William Beveridge's plan was an answer to the question of what we were fighting for.
4. Public Opinion
How could politicians know what voters were thinking in 1945?
5. The Soldiers' Election
During the 1945 election, there were still almost five million servicemen and women.
6. Appealing to Women
How did the 1945 election reflect the dramatically changed working lives of women?
7. The Labour Manifesto
Uniquely in modern British history, the 1945 Labour Manifesto was a genuine bestseller.
8. Healthcare for All
The war changed many things, and access to healthcare was one of them.
9. Churchill's 'Gestapo' Broadcast
Churchill's first election broadcast in 1945 might be remembered as his greatest gaffe.
10. India and Empire
The question of self-government for India would have to be confronted when war was over.
