- The Labour Party opposed the conflict in Egypt, anti-war protests were held and public opinion was split on the need for intervention
- The United States opposed the action and Britain was not strong enough to stand up to American pressure
- Britain plunged into a serious financial crisis
- Macmillan, intially a supporter of the invasion, realised it was essential to pull out even if it meant accepting failure and humiliation
- Eden's reputation was damaged
- The Crisis brought Britain's position in the world into question
- Brought into question Britain's reputation as a force of good in the world
- It highlighted the inability for Britain to act without the support of the United States
- Showed the impact that Britain's economic and financial policy had on foreign policy
- Started to undermine the belief that Britain was still one of the world's major powers
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