Suez and Moral Bankruptcy of Empire

What was the response of the Manchester Guardian and other newspapers to the Suez Crisis?

They condemned the Suez operation, risking accusations of treason and loss of sales.

What action did the Director-General of the BBC take during the Suez Crisis?

He resisted government censorship.

Which prominent religious figure condemned the Suez Crisis?

The Archbishop of Canterbury.

What was the outcome for Buchan-Hepburn regarding his support for R. A. Butler?

He lost his office.

How did civil servants react to the Suez Crisis?

Many struggled to maintain political neutrality, with some expressing moral outrage.

What did Denis Healey conclude about the Suez Crisis?

He viewed it as a demonstration of moral bankruptcy and a turning point marking the end of British imperiality.

What was the significance of the Suez Crisis in relation to British decolonization?

It was not the first crisis over the morality of empire and did not bring closure to the debate on decolonization.

What was Macmillan's stance on maintaining British influence post-Suez?

He believed there were areas where it was in Britain's interest to keep influence, continuing imperial responsibilities.

What was the intended approach of Britain regarding its withdrawal from the empire?

Britain aimed for slow, orderly withdrawals, but crises forced rushed exits.

What was the reaction of John Hare during the Suez Crisis?

He opposed the actions but remained in his post at the War Office.

What did the Suez Crisis reveal about the division within British society?

It divided parties, families, and generations over the morality of empire.

What was a key criticism of Eden's approach during the Suez Crisis?

His realpolitik failed by overlooking the global shift towards anti-colonialism.

What was the impact of the fall of Singapore on British authority in Asia?

It destroyed British authority in Asia.

How did the Suez Crisis affect the Conservative and Labour parties' views on Nasser?

Both parties were hostile to Nasser following the crisis.

What did Evan Luard express about the government's actions during the Suez Crisis?

He felt the government had betrayed the principles he believed the country stood for.

What was Walter Mockton's change in position during the Suez Crisis?

He moved from the Ministry of Defence to become Postmaster General.

What did the Cabinet Secretary do regarding incriminating evidence related to the Suez Crisis?

He weeded out incriminating evidence, referring to the venture as 'folly'.

What was the general sentiment among firm government advocates during the Suez Crisis?

They were morally outraged at the loss of military support for patriotic values.

What was the effect of the Suez Crisis on Britain's independent ability to act internationally?

Britain's independent ability to act diminished long before 1956.