Beveridge's Labour Party Analysis

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With the end of the Second World War, the world began its new era with the Cold War. In Europe, many (new) experiences occurred, advancing mainly in Western European nations: an economic boom never before seen, increased wealth for its citizens, but increased tension with the Soviet Union along the Iron Curtain. In this new age, many western countries developed their own version of a socialist society; after the war, leaders found it imperative that they provide for their constituents, prevent in-house fighting within Western Europe while preparing and arming themselves for any potential opposition from the Soviet Union along its borders with Eastern Europe. The United Kingdom, most notably, approached this mindset through nationalization. …show more content…

Not only was the infrastructure in need of repair due to German bombings, but the social structure for the sake of the public as well. The British people were in a lack of necessities then more than ever and the problem needed to be addressed. The issue was addressed with Attlee’s Labour party when it came into leadership in 1945. Early in his party’s 1945 manifesto, “Let Us Face The Future: A Declaration of Labour Party for the Consideration of the Nation”, it mentions the wants of the nation; the Labour Party wanted tackle Beveridge’s Five Giants to best provide for its people “good food in plenty, useful work for all, and comfortable, labour-saving homes... a high and rising standard of living, security for all against a rainy day [and] an education system that will give every boy and girl a chance to develop the best that is in them” …show more content…

In the event where one of these powerhouses were to fail, the nation’s ability to provide would be greatly diminished. The coal mining industry in Britain was a prime subject for this government scheme. For decades, this business had several issues hindering its effectiveness. Easily considered as a basic industry and a staple for Britain for providing the main source of heating, it would be best that coal be transition from control under private owners who have that much influence over society into control under the government for the interest of the public (Mowat 272). Coupled with obstinance between management and worker, declining coal production, and (dwindling) labor force, the coal industry was an important economic field to attend to (Mowat

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