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Conservative party television team
The Conservative Party television team and some election posters for the General Election of 8th October 1959. The Conservatives broadcast five television programmes of 15 or 20 minutes each starting on 19th September, with appearances from Heathcoat Amory, Keith Joseph, Lord Hailsham, R.A. Butler, and Harold Macmillan. The Conservatives won a third successive victory
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In this evocative photograph, the Conservative Party television team gathers around election posters for the General Election of 8th October 1959. The team, comprised of notable political figures such as John Heathcoat Amory, Richard Crossman, Iain Macleod, R.A. Butler, Harold Macmillan, and Edward Boyd-Carpenter, is seen in a moment of camaraderie before the broadcast of their five television programmes. These programmes, each lasting 15 or 20 minutes, began on 19th September and featured appearances from the team members, aiming to engage voters and promote the Conservative Party's platform. The Conservatives' innovative use of television during elections was a significant milestone in British political history. In the background, election posters bearing the slogans "Conservatives - Keep Your Taxes Low" and "Vote Tory, Get Ahead" can be seen, reflecting the party's focus on economic issues during the 1950s. Among the team members, Lord Hailsham, Keith Joseph, and Erroll Brown are present, as well as Edith Pitt, Selwyn Lloyd, and Lennox-Boyd. This photograph, taken during a pivotal moment in British political history, offers a glimpse into the inner workings of the Conservative Party during the 1959 General Election. The team's successful television campaign contributed to the party's third successive victory, solidifying their position in British politics and shaping the future of political broadcasting in the country. The photograph is a historical record of a significant moment in British political history and serves as a testament to the power of media in shaping public opinion and electoral outcomes. The team's efforts to connect with voters through television paved the way for future political campaigns and continues to influence political communication strategies today.
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