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Harold Wilson

Great Britain

Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer

3 archival records
November 1956

Hungary and Suez

London

Argues that Eden's Suez policy damages Britain's standing as Soviet forces crush the Hungarian uprising

November 5th, 1956

Labour Links Suez to Weakened Western Unity

United Nations

Harold Wilson's opposition criticized Britain's intervention for dividing Western opinion while Hungary's uprising was being suppressed.

November 8th, 1956

Commons Attack

London

Attacks the Government over the financial and diplomatic consequences of the Suez adventure