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Did Democracy Survive in Britain in the 1930’s as a Result of the Policies of the National Government?  

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Did Democracy Survive in Britain in the 1930's as a Result of the Policies of the National Government? Democracy is the belief in freedom and equality between people, or a system of government based on this belief, in which power is either held by elected representatives or directly by the people themselves.5 This is the system implemented by the United Kingdom, but due to the actions taken by the Government in the 1930's, it has been brought into disrepute that democracy actually survived at all. Even though the 1930's in Britain were often referred to as the Devil's Decade due to poverty, as some people did endure, however it was mainly the staple industry areas hit in the north and Wales, whereas other areas did manage to prosper thanks to new industries such as electricals and pharmaceuticals. Despite this, many still suffered from poverty, as these new industries were not enough to...

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