Coalition Government 1940-1945
| Churchill war ministry | |
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| 72nd ministry of the United Kingdom (since 1707) | |
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| Date formed | 10 May 1940 |
| Date dissolved | 23 May 1945 |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of government | Winston Churchill |
| Deputy head of government | Clement Attlee |
| Head of state | King George VI |
| Member party |
Conservative Party Labour Party National Liberal Party Liberal Party National Labour |
| Status in legislature | Majority (coalition) |
| History | |
| Predecessor | Chamberlain war ministry |
| Successor | Churchill caretaker ministry |
The Churchill war ministry was a Conservative-led coalition government in the United Kingdom, which lasted for most of World War II. It was led by Winston Churchill, as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Formed in 1940, within a year of the war's outbreak, it lasted until 23 May 1945, shortly after the defeat of Nazi Germany, when Churchill resigned and an election was called.
The war ministry was followed by the Churchill caretaker ministry which in turn lasted until 26 July 1945 when the results of the general election brought Labour into government, led by Clement Attlee.
Red indicates a member of the Labour Party, whilst blue indicates a member of the Conservative Party. Grey indicates an independent.
Members of the War Cabinet are in bold face.
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