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Minutes of the Parliamentary Labour Party, 1953-1958

Minutes of the Parliamentary Labour Party, 1953-1958

Collection: British Labour Party Papers, 1906-1969    Volumes    Minutes of the Parliamentary Labour Party, 1953-1958
These years saw some of the greatest ethical dilemmas in the Party's history. The development of the hydrogen bomb was particularly controversial and as such would be discussed in some detail. The future of capital punishment and the continuance of National Service also came under scrutiny during this period. The Iraqi coup d'etat led to concerns about its global implications.
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Parliamentary Labour Party Papers, 1957-1958

Issues under discussion in these papers include the Iraqi coup d'etat of 1958, House of lords reform and Party organisation.

Date:1957-1958
Contributor:Labour History Archive and Study Centre
Identifier:73259F-05

Parliamentary Labour Party Papers, 1956-1957

These Minutes discuss the attempt by some Cypriot fighters to unite Cyprus with Greece through bombing and warfare; further discussion of the Hydrogen Bomb; as well as Israel, the UK...

Date:1956-1957
Contributor:Labour History Archive and Study Centre
Identifier:73259F-04

Parliamentary Labour Party Papers, 1955-1956

These items are dominated by the resignation of Clement Attlee as Party Leader, the conclusion of National Service also features.

Date:1955-1956
Contributor:Labour History Archive and Study Centre
Identifier:73259F-03

Parliamentary Labour Party Papers, 1954-1955

Minutes from these years capture discussions upon atomic energy, with particular reference to the hydrogen bomb, as well as capital punishment.

Date:1954-1955
Contributor:Labour History Archive and Study Centre
Identifier:73259F-02

Parliamentary Labour Party Papers, 1953-1954

Concerns covered in these records include the hydrogen bomb, reducing the duration of National Service, and a conference upon the political futures of Austria and Germany.

Date:1953-1954
Contributor:Labour History Archive and Study Centre
Identifier:73259F-01
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