Set the scene.
British defence-policy changes threatened an economy tied to the military base. Tension grew after the 1956 integration proposal and the 1957 Break with Britain resolution.
Here’s the twist.
The Labour government resigned in April 1958, amid unrest. No alternative government formed, and the Governor assumed emergency powers.
Why it still matters.
The constitution was revoked. Follow jobs and political institutions together: decisions about a naval base could affect household income and the way an island was governed.
🧠 One to think about +
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