We Are History

The Winter of Discontent 1978-9


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Multiple strikes, power-cuts and a sense of growing social crisis destroyed the reputation of a minority Labour government, which would be cast out of power for the following 18 years. (Not to be confused with the January sale at Millets or 'the winter of discount tents') Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We Are HistoryBy Angela Barnes and John O'Farrell

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