Anti-Communism in Britain During the Early Cold War, A Very British Witch Hunt

Author

Gerth; Matthew

Year

2023

Publisher

University of London Press

Language

English

Pages

ISBN

978-1-91447-734-8

Link

Last Update

31-Mar-2026

Keywords

History ; British Studies ; European Studies ; International Relations ; security-studies-discipline

Description

The decade after the Second World War saw the rise of anti-communism in the political sphere and governmental institutions of the United Kingdom (UK). In the grip of the emerging Cold War, the fight against domestic communism – in all its guises – fashioned into a broad consensus that took hold in mainstream politics. It formed through the concerted efforts of the Labour and Conservative parties, governmental institutions and pressure groups, and as a result of external influence from the United States (US). The consensus brought with it new counterinsurgency measures and a heightened sense of awareness over security matters. It also...