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On this front, the policies of his Chancellor, Richard Rab Butler, came into focus. Together, they championed initiatives aimed at rebuilding the country, including improving housing and ensuring the welfare state persisted. Churchill recognized that the survival of his government depended on national stability and support, even when it meant embracing principles he was initially less enthusiastic about, such as welfare benefits and minimum wages.
The Global Context: Bretton Woods and Economic Philosophy