The Archive · 1940

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Winston Churchill wrote on May 16 63.10 [to Mr. Chamberlain, in which he emp L (skip). a (skip). T. C. Cab. D Philips, Reserves:—J. A, Tibbie, F.

Says that as Prime Minister of a f National Government formed on the widest possible basis, and comprising the three parties, he feels it would be better for him not to undertake the leadership of any one political party. He expresses the hope that Mr. Chamberlain's leader-:|ship of the party will therefore remain undisturbed by the change of Government or premiership, adding "The relations of perfect confidence I. which have grown. up between us make this division of duties and iliti agreeable to 1 228.60

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