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Clement Attlee becomes Prime Minister

Daily Worker 26/07/1945

Following on from Winston Churchill, Clement Attlee became Prime Minister on July 26th 1945. He held the role until October 26th 1951 when it was retaken by Winston Churchill. During his time in office, the country was undergoing issues related to the recently ended World War 2.

Clement Attlee remains the longest serving leader of the Labour party. He held the role from 1935 until 1955.

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