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 in English football league 12 years after being voted out of it. Sunderland signed Trevor Ford from Aston Villa for the then record fee of £30,000 ("2012: £"). At the end of the season, Matt Busby signed Birmingham City winger Johnny Berry for Manchester United for a club record fee of £25,000. Newcastle United defeated Blackpool 2–0 in the 1951 FA Cup Final. First Division Second Division Third Division North Third Division South 1950–51 in English football The 1950–51 season was the 71st season of competitive football in England. Tottenham Hotspur won their first League Championship, while Newcastle United defeated Blackpool 2–0 to