The Conservative Monday Club
Main article : Conservative Monday Club (political group)
As a result of the 'Wind of Change' speech, British members of government formed the Conservative Monday Club in attempts to debate party policy change and protect and generate new imperial interests. In addition, the motivation behind the group also was founded on the notion that Macmillan had not accurately represented the party's original aims and goals. As a result, the members of this organization rigidly opposed decolonization in all forms and represented the feelings of betrayal and distrust following foreign policy changes after the 'Wind of Change' speech. Many conservatives saw the speech as another step towards a complete loss of empire. The Conservative Monday Club was formed as a direct result of Macmillan's address and as such the British conservative reaction at home can be seen as both resentful and mistrusted.
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