Leadership

why was churchill seen as positive? (3)

wartime hero/leader, very experienced, supported by able ministers

why was churchill seen as negative? (3)

seen more as an international statesman, previously been part of the Liberal party and attempted to persuade some to join his cabinet, old + ill, tensions within party e.g. Eden

why was Eden seen as positive? (3)

foreign policy expert, increased majority, charming with women electorate

why was Eden seen as negative? (2)

tensions e.g Macmillan when moved to the treasury + Churchill when refusal to step down, suez crisis disaster caused resignation of him and many individuals, 40 rebels

why was Macmillan seen as positive? (4)

‘Supermac’ on TV, popular and likeable, increased majority, united the party

why was Macmillan seen as negative? (4)

later seen to be out of touch with society, unable to control cabinet esp after fading of post war boom, knight of long knives reshuffle (1/3 sacked) , questioned over success of economic policies