Harold Wilson Political Questions

What was the result of the 1964 general election?

Harold Wilson's Labour Party won by a majority of 4.

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What was the result of the 1966 election?

Harold Wilson won by a majority of 98. Huge increase from 1964.

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What was the result of the 1970 election?

Harold Wilson lost to the Tories who had a majority of 30.

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What did Harold Wilson do to further damage his reputation after devaluation in 1967?

He went on national TV and lies to the public. Has to explain what went wrong.

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'In place of strife' was put forward, but what happened to it?

It got dropped due to the reaction of the Trade Unions and the increase in strikes.

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What was the result of the 1966 election?

Harold Wilson won by a majority of 98. Huge increase from 1964.

What was the result of the 1970 election?

What did Harold Wilson do to further damage his reputation after devaluation in 1967?

'In place of strife' was put forward, but what happened to it?

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