How successful was the 1945-51 labour government.
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How successful was the 1945-51 labour government To judge success, we need to look at what we are comparing their success or failure with. In this case, success is judged by how Labour achieved their aims, and if the present situation in Britain improved. There are also many different areas that success can be judged in. These are economical, political and social. From studying these individual areas, an overall judgment can be made. Also who is judging this success? Varying views were seen depending on the political stance of the judge. However, Labour success shall be judged from the point of view of an historian studying this topic many years later. Clement Atlee came to power in 1945 with many hopes for brightening Britain's future. His most important aim was to radically reform Britain's economy and therefore improve social conditions. Labour being socialist envisioned privatisation and aid to all, no matter what...

