Myths and Movements

Abstract

This positive tide continued to flow during 1935. The movement still attracted new supporters in larger numbers than were lost to it. The appeal it made continued to be rooted in a convincing explanation for enduring mass unemployment, an attractive solution through a popularised version of the Douglas doctrine and a repertoire of action which caught public attention and provided supporters with real purpose. Optimism continued to dominate the movement’s understanding of its immediate prospects, an outlook which was further enhanced by two important and connected events of the year.

We did get a Social Credit candidate in once, at a by-election in Leeds.

(Vera Chapman)