The Labor Party Faces Power

The British Labor Party Conference in Brighton at the end of September and the beginning of October was held when the Conservative government had reached the half-way point in its five-year term of office. Theoretically, having been elected on May 26, 1955, it could continue until the same date in 1960. But few expect the government to run its full term. The autumn of 1959 is regarded as the most likely date for the next general election. Whenever it comes, Gallup polls and bye-elections alike reveal such a commanding, sustained, and increasing lead for Labor that even the Tories privately concede us the victory.This article can also be found at the Monthly Review website, where most recent articles are published in full.Click here to purchase a PDF version of this article at the Monthly Review website

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