Wilson as PM

When did Wilson call a snap election?

1966

What was Labour's seat change from 1964-1966?

317 to 363

What did Wilson smoke in public?

Pipe

What did Wilson smoke in private?

Cigars

Which council voted him Pipe Smoker of the decade in 1976?

British Pipesmoker's Council

One rival for the Labour leadership contest that Wilson appointed to his cabinet:

James Callaghan

What were James Callaghan's cabinet roles?

Chancellor of the Exchequer

Home Secretary

What was Callaghan's nickname?

'Keeper of the Cloth Hat.'

What were Anthony Crossland's views on nationalisation?

Abandon it.

One position that Anthony Crossland was given:

Secretary of State for Local Government.

What was the Labour left's view on the Vietnam War?

Did not agree with Wilson's initial support of the war.

Why did the Labour left not support the Vietnam War?

Wanted to focus on domestic spending.

What was the Labour right's view of the war?

Wanted to support the USA as a superpower

Why did the Labour left ideologically support the Vietnam War?

Preferred socialism over communism.

What was Wilson's initial response to the Vietnam War?

Supported it

Why did Wilson support the Vietnam War?

Economic recovery relied on the USA

What did Wilson attempt to do to stop the Vietnam War?

Broker a peace deal

When did Wilson attempt to broker a peace deal?

1967

When was Wilson critical of American bombing of Vietnam?

1966

When was the colonial rebellion in Southern Rhodesia?

1965

Who did the Labour Left support in Southern Rhodesia?

Black community

Who did the Labour Right align with in Southern Rhodesia?

Smith and white government

What was Wilson's diplomatic solution to the rebellion in Southern Rhodesia?

Allow Smith's government to continue providing majority rule would be created.

Did the Labour left want to join the EEC?

Yes

Did the Labour right want to join the EEC?

No

Why did the Labour Right not want to join the EEC?

Reduced Sovereignty

Who vetoed Britain's application for the EEC for the 2nd time?

Charles de Gaulle