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Early British Politics
A rough timeline of the events of the British politics from 1955 through towards 1972, including parties, key events, political leaders -
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Prime Minister Anthony Eden Elected
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Conservative
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Winston Churchhill retired from ill health
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Britain, France and Israel invaded Eygpt
Following Egypt's decision to nationalise the Suez Canal, Britain (the principal shareholder), France and Israel invaded - this forced Britain into an embarrasing downfall -
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Harold Macmillan Elected Prime Minister
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Hula Hoops became popular
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The Beatles formed
The Beatles were formed in Liverpool - a new era of music had begun -
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Sir Alec Douglas-Home Elected Prime Minister
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'Profumo Affair'
A sex scandal erupted which caused the conservative party to downfall causing the vote to go to Labour -
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Harold Wilson Elected Prime Minister
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Labour
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England won the world cup
England won the world cup defeating West Germany 3-2 -
Britain Denied entry to the EEC
Britain Denied entry to the EEC - the European Economic Community -
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Edward Heath Elected Prime Minister
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Conservative