Were Labour Party splits the main reason for Conservative political dominance in the years 1951-64?

Whilst the Labour Party's struggle to find an identity certainly exacerbated Conservative political dominance, in the years 1951-64, it was not the primary reason for the Conservative Party's success. Ultimately, the modernising policies of Harold Mac Millian, having inherited a post-war economic boom, were more influential in ensuring the Party's dominance throughout these years.

SK
Answered by Sebastian K. History tutor

3448 Views

See similar History A Level tutors

Related History A Level answers

All answers ▸

Explain why there was widespread unemployment in 1815


How did Hitler come to power?


How did the perspectives on the problems of urban life in Britain change from 1870 to 1914?


How do I write an introduction to an examination essay?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning