Quck summary Labour in power 1945-8

Why did the Labour win so convincingly in the 1945 election?

• Tories blamed for the great depression during 30s and lack of preparation
• Tory electioneering poor only spent 3000 pounds
• key labour figures had been prominent in the wartime cooalition gov & had gained v. favourable reputation e.g. Attleee who had run…