harold wilsons gov 1964-1970. Flashcards

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devaluation.

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-went from 2.80 to 2.40 losing value of the pound.
-had to borrow from the imf and they had already borrowed 1 billion three years before.
-showed that the government had lost control of their finances made they look weak.
-attempted to put the blame on the trade unions.

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