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POD:1971 The Conservatives win the vote for the UK to enter the EEC. Roy Jenkins and Shirley Williams resigns the labour whip along with 24 other Labour MP's and forms the Social Democracy Council (SDC).
Between 1971 and 1974 the SDC portrays itself as a democratic, centrist party who are pro-europe and anti-socialist.
The February 1974 election sees the SDC solidify their position and gives them the balance of power.
Jenkins hold talks with Heath and Wilson. Jenkins key demand for support is over Europe. Wilson says he wants a referendum. Heath says there is no point in a referendum as the commons has already decided.
Jenkins manages to persuade the vast majority of the SDC to go into government with the Tories despite 3 MP's voting against.
So in March 1974 the Conservative/SDC coalition government takes power with a majority of just 5 seats.
Edward Heathrime Minister
Lord Carrington Leader of the Lords
Roy Jenkins: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary
Shirley Williams :Home Secretary