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Originally Posted by Carl W Schwamberger
So, for anyone else to emerge Halifax has to be unavailable. Halifaxes position in the House of Lords is susposed to have made him a poor candidate. Assuming he rejects the opportunity, or is rejected, then it is still not clear who would be the next choice.
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Rab Butler and Antony Eden are two that could have been considered.
Rab Butler would have sought peace, while Eden would have wished to continue with the war.. but without a leader with the personality of Churchill and his ability to inspire both parliament and the general population, I don't see anyone with the ability to raise the support needed to continue the war.