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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... gave a knowing wink . No- one gave me a knowing wink . We recruits came from all walks of life . This was evident when we went to bed . Some had no pyjamas and slept in their shirts , some slept in their underwear , and some , like ...
... gave a knowing wink . No- one gave me a knowing wink . We recruits came from all walks of life . This was evident when we went to bed . Some had no pyjamas and slept in their shirts , some slept in their underwear , and some , like ...
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... gave way and the 6d an hour bonus continued to be paid . It was a great victory . Arising out of the strike , the Port Workers Committee was formed and I joined it . The Committee endeavoured to co - ordinate the activities of all Port ...
... gave way and the 6d an hour bonus continued to be paid . It was a great victory . Arising out of the strike , the Port Workers Committee was formed and I joined it . The Committee endeavoured to co - ordinate the activities of all Port ...
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... gave a far stronger lead than she ever gave in opposition . JIM PRIOR , A Balance of Power I will always have the picture before me of Mrs Thatcher standing in front of number ten reciting the prayer of St Francis : Lord make me an ...
... gave a far stronger lead than she ever gave in opposition . JIM PRIOR , A Balance of Power I will always have the picture before me of Mrs Thatcher standing in front of number ten reciting the prayer of St Francis : Lord make me an ...
Contents
On the March | 87 |
Joining the Council | 98 |
Adopted Liverpudlian | 108 |
Copyright | |
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