"Other countries ... are wondering what we shall do next. Let the voice of Britain be heard, Mr. Attlee. Fix the election date now."
With these words, the left-wing Sunday Pictorial (circ. 5,093,935) joined Conservatives in asking Prime Minister Clement Attlee for a general election this fall. Tories feel they have a fresh talking point in British failure in Iran, are sure they can tip the balance of power to their side. Labor's own left wing, led by rambunctious Nye Bevan, would like a showdown before the government makes more commitments for defense at the expense of the welfare state.
Attlee, with...
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