This swiftly developed into discussion of the methods and mores by which the United Kingdom would be governed after World War II.
The committee's members included: In May 1942 the committee published a Nine Point Plan on which it had agreed, calling for works councils and the publication of post-war plans for the provision of full and free education, employment and a civilized standard of living for everyone.
This plan was the basis for the successful election campaign of Tom Driberg as an independent in the Maldon by-election.
Shortly after, Priestley and most of the moderate members left, and under the guidance of Richard Acland the committee merged with his organisation 'Forward March' to create the Common Wealth Party in July 1942.
Committee members were responsible for the publication of two anonymous best-selling books: Guilty Men by Cato (Michael Foot, Frank Owen, and Peter Howard) and Your M.P.