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On this day 39 years ago, Labour leader Neil Kinnock had his arm round Strawberry Switchblade's Jill Bryson at the launch of Red Wedge, a campaign to discourage youth apathy in parliamentary politics.
21 November 1985, House of Commons, London.
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Richard Young)
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I think you should acknowledge #neilKinnock contribution to your post - this echoes his famous 1983 speech - well worth a listen - and prophetic still
https://speakola.com/political/neil-kinnock-i-warn-you-campaign-1983
SpeakolaNeil Kinnock: 'If Margaret Thatcher is re-elected as prime minister on Thursday, I warn you', campaign speech - 1987 — Speakola7 June 1983 , Glamorgan, Wales If Margaret Thatcher is re-elected as prime minister on Thursday, I warn you. I warn you that you will have pain–when healing and relief depend upon payment. I warn you that you will have ignorance–when talents are untended and wits are wasted, when learning is a p
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Today, as I approach another birthday in a few weeks' time, I am #reminded of this prescient speech by #NeilKinnock - #thirtyfiveyearson and the erosive legacy of #Thatcher & #Thatchersheirs in the #Tory Party later, his words ring chillingly true for #Britain today:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QPhMVbleU0&t=47s
Four political figures that inspire me:
Neil Kinnock
John Smith
Gordon Brown
Denis Healey
Who inspires you?
#inspire #politics #political #inspiration #politician #politicians #NeilKinnock #GordonBrown #JohnSmith #DenisHealey
