Manny Shinwell leaving Britain to freeze and close down. He became unpopular with the public and was sacked in October 1947. He then served as Secretary of State for War and then as Minister of Defence in 1950-51. The high defence spending which he demanded, partly to pay for Britain's involvement in the Korean War, was a major factor causing Chancellor of the Exchequer Hugh Gaitskell to impose NHS charges, prompting the resignation of Aneurin Bevan from the Cabinet. After Labour's defeat in 1951, Shinwell continued to serve in the Shadow Cabinet in Opposition until he stepped down in 1955. Thereafter he
1950–51 Cypriot Cup 1950–51 Cypriot Cup The 1950–51 Cypriot Cup was the 14th edition of the Cypriot Cup. A total of 8 clubs entered the competition. It began on 14 January 1951 with the quarterfinals and concluded on 25 February 1951 with the replay final which was held at GSP Stadium. APOEL won their 4th Cypriot Cup trophy after beating EPA 7–0 in the final. In the 1950–51 Cypriot Cup, participated all the teams of the Cypriot First Division. The competition consisted of three knock-out rounds. In all rounds each tie was played as a single leg and was held at the home