British politics since 8 May 1945, the end of the Second World War in Europe. Useful for understanding post-war history, relevant literature and hopefully, providing you with a good laugh. After Germany was defeated, the National Government created for the duration broke up and the first election since 1935 was called. This being the days before opinion polls were actually done properly, everyone expected Winston Churchill to win. The period had somewhat of an argument going on between the right and left of Labour. It wouldn't be the end of it. Attlee in popular culture: Exocet.