Political developments: Conservative dominance from 1951; division within Labour Party; Labour victory in 1964
The Conservatives won four elections in a row after 1951 and governed Britain for thirteen years. Labour spent those years fighting internal battles, but finally won power in 1964 under Harold Wilson.
Real World
Harold Macmillan's 1957 'never had it so good' speech reflected real rising living standards — car ownership in Britain doubled between 1955 and 1960 as ordinary families bought their first vehicles on hire purchase.
Exam Focus
When asked why Labour lost elections in the 1950s, balance internal divisions against Conservative prosperity — one-sided answers lose marks.
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