1. How successful was the second Attlee government? The Labour Prime Minister, Clement Attlee, canvassing in London in 1950.

2. How successful was the second Attlee government? Why was the Labour government in a difficult position in 1950? Explain why 1950 was an outstanding year and what happened to spoil it. What was the governments attitude to supporting the Americans?

3. Who opposed this plan? What controversial proposals did the new Labour chancellor Hugh Gaitskell make? Who resigned as a result?

4. How successful was the second Attlee government? What were the main election issues for both parties in the run up to the 1951 election? What evidence is there of a) consensus b) conflict between the two major parties? What was the final result of the 1951 election?