A Long and Illustrious History
What were the main industries nationalised by the 1945 Labour government?
AShops, department stores and retail banks
BRailways, coal mines, gas, water and electricity supplies ✓
CThe national newspaper industry and broadcasting
DThe car manufacturing industry and merchant shipping
Explanation
The 1945 Labour government nationalised (took into public ownership) the railways, coal mines, and gas, water and electricity supplies — taking these key industries away from private ownership.
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