Wilson's Leadership
What famous prop did Wilson carry around with him to appear working class and even ensure it was in some of his national protraits
pipe
Who was Macmillan replaced with when he resigned - clue Lord...
Douglas-Home
What group of workers had gone on strike in 1966 that Wilson personally blames for the devaluation
Seamen
What are unofficial, spur of the moment, strikes called
Wildcat
What private school had most Conservative politicians gone to - that had helped get Macmillan's replacement selected
Eton
In a 1962 interview what did wilson say he preferred over smoked salmon?
Tinned salmon
Name two countries whose economic growth was above Britain's in 1964
West Germany, Japan, France, USA
How much was the deficit Labour inherited from the Conservatives
800 million
What is the three letter name given to the Organisation the Unions have in Britain for them to coordinate policy and action
TUC
Who said to Wilson devaluation would 'be remembered as the most dishonest statement ever'
Edward Heath
Where was Wilson born - county or city accepted
Yorkshire - Huddersfield
During Conservative rule was was Britain refused entry to the EEC (year)
1963
Who was the Chancellor of Exchequer who resigned after the devaluation announcement
James Callaghan
Jim Callaghan was also against 'In Place of Strife' in his new role - what was his new role
Home Secretary
What was Barbara Castle's nickname
The Red Queen
Wilson is a left wing politician but is described as adopting a centrist approach on some issues - like the economy.
Because of this he gets called ... what?
Soft left
During Conservative rule when did Britain have to ask for an IMF loan (year)
1961
What was the date of the announcement in 1967
18th November
In Place of Strike recommended a cooling off period before a strike action could take place - how many days was recommended
28
What % has Attlee devalued the pound in 1949
30%
Who was the politician Wilson made Secretary of State for Economic Affairs - who came up with the national plan?
George Brown
A British intelligent officer was seen to be a soviet spy and a member of the cambridge 5 - what was the scandal?
Kim Philby Scandal
What's the name giving for 'economic gambling' where people were betting against the pound and selling the pound as a result
speculation
What were the Conservative Proposals that had come out the year before (1968) called
Fair Deal at work
What company was Wilson's fashionable jacket from
Gannex