To what extent did Labour divisions keep them out of power?

What did the left faction of the Labour Party advocate for regarding the economy?

A greater commitment to state control and direction of the economy and society.

Who were the Bevanites and what did they want?

The Bevanites wanted large trade unions to have a major voice in party policy.

What was the stance of many left members on nuclear arms?

Many were unilateralists, opposing Britain's nuclear arms, preferring to allocate resources to provide for the needy.

What was the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND)?

A movement that attracted both Anti-Soviets and Anti-Americans, advocating against nuclear arms.

What was Gaitskell's position on trade union influence in the Labour Party?

Gaitskell resisted trade union domination and the push for unilateralism, believing he could steer Labour away from alienating policies.

What was the outcome of the 1959 election for the Labour Party?

The election showed that Conservative economic policies were regaining support, while Labour was associated with economic struggles.

What slogan did the Conservatives use in the 1959 election?

Life is better with the Conservatives, don't let Labour ruin it.

What was Gaitskell's public declaration regarding the EEC in 1962?

He declared that Labour was against joining the EEC, which portrayed the party as unprogressive.

What internal conflict arose after the 1959 election?

Gaitskell accused the left of weakening the party with demands for unilateralism, while the left accused him of betraying party principles.

What was the Campaign for Democratic Socialism (CDS)?

A group formed by some on the right of the Labour Party, arguing against the left's use of trade union influence to impose extreme views.

What did Gaitskell urge delegates to do regarding the left's influence?

He urged them not to give in to the left and to ignore electorate views, stating that being unilateralist was political suicide.

How did Gaitskell view the future of the Labour Party?

He expressed a determination to fight for the party's survival amidst internal conflicts.