80 years ago today, on July 26, 1945 (June 18, 1945 lunar calendar), Attlee formed the British Labour Party cabinet and became Prime Minister. After Richard Attlee's fascist Germany surrendered, Britain held a general election in July 1945, and the Labour Party won. On July 26, Attlee formed the British Labour Party cabinet and became Prime Minister, which was the first British Labour Party government to achieve a majority in the House of Commons. Clement Attlee (1883-1967), a graduate of Oxford University, joined the Independent Labour Party in 1906. He was elected to the Labour Party cabinet twice in 1924 and 1929, and was elected leader of the Labour Party in 1935. During World War II, he participated in Churchill's wartime coalition cabinet and served as Minister of the Seal and Deputy Prime Minister. The Labour cabinet implemented a series of nationalization and social reform policies with far-reaching impact. In 1946 the government nationalized the Bank of England, the coal industry, road transport, civil aviation and communications facilities. In 1948 the British Electricity Commission was established, and in 1949 the Gas Commission was established. Nationalization of electricity and gas. In 1949, despite fierce opposition at home and abroad, bills were passed to nationalize the iron ore and steel industries. In 1949, the Atomic Energy Act was passed, which controlled the development of atomic energy in the hands of the Quartermaster Department. These measures greatly changed the face of British industry. The Labour government also implemented a "welfare state" policy. In 1946, the National Health Service Act and the National Insurance Act were passed, establishing the National Insurance System. In 1949, the New Towns Act was passed. At the same time, the Attlee government also reformed the electoral system. In terms of foreign policy, India was granted independence in 1947. India was divided into India and Pakistan by the Partition Act on June 17. Ceylon and Burma also gained independence in 1947. The British army withdrew from Palestine in 1948. The Jewish people established the State of Israel. The Labour Party actively advocated Anglo-American cooperation and accepted the Marshall Plan to revive Europe from the United States. Participated in the establishment of the Western European Union in March 1948. Joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in April 1949. In the general election on October 25, 1951, the Labour Party was defeated, Attlee resigned, and Churchill re-formed the Conservative government. Comments: Britain's democratic tradition was not affected by World War II