Never a Yes Man: The Life and Politics of an Adopted LiverpudlianVerso, 1991 - 251 pages Eric Heffer was probably one of the most influential figures on the left of the British Labour Party. He was Member of Parliament for Walton Liverpool and in 1991 he received the Freedom of the City of Liverpool. His autobiography provides an insider's view of the politics and personalities of nearly three decades of Labour politics. A born rebel, Heffer was kicked out of the Communist party for descent, sacked from Harold Wilson's government and was a thorn in the side of Kinnock's leadership. His book contains an attack on the rightward drift of the Labour Party's present leadership, which remains crucial to the debate surrounding the future direction of the Labour Party. |
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Page 74
... Tribune became the mouthpiece for him and the majority of the left . In 1954 , Socialist Outlook was proscribed and Healey and his friends began to write for , and also to sell , Tribune . Michael Foot once said to me that he thought ...
... Tribune became the mouthpiece for him and the majority of the left . In 1954 , Socialist Outlook was proscribed and Healey and his friends began to write for , and also to sell , Tribune . Michael Foot once said to me that he thought ...
Page 114
... Tribune group was formed early on in the session . There was a discussion at the first meeting as to what the group should be called and I think it was me who suggested the name Tribune . The group contained Michael Foot , Ian Mikardo ...
... Tribune group was formed early on in the session . There was a discussion at the first meeting as to what the group should be called and I think it was me who suggested the name Tribune . The group contained Michael Foot , Ian Mikardo ...
Page 207
... Tribune , which had been a genuine paper of the left , had deteriorated into a mealy - mouthed journal . Under Dick Clements , it had been hard - hitting , never afraid to positively criticize the Labour leadership . Now it was ...
... Tribune , which had been a genuine paper of the left , had deteriorated into a mealy - mouthed journal . Under Dick Clements , it had been hard - hitting , never afraid to positively criticize the Labour leadership . Now it was ...
Contents
On the March | 87 |
Joining the Council | 98 |
Adopted Liverpudlian | 108 |
Copyright | |
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