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 55
... strike action . It was seconded by many people . A serious discussion took place and the matter was then put to a show of hands . At least 90 % of the workers voted to strike . Approximately 20,000 of us came out on strike and I found ...
... strike action . It was seconded by many people . A serious discussion took place and the matter was then put to a show of hands . At least 90 % of the workers voted to strike . Approximately 20,000 of us came out on strike and I found ...
Page 56
... strike lasted six weeks . The picket lines were only token because the workers came out 100 per cent . In the end the employers gave way and the 6d an hour bonus continued to be paid . It was a great victory . Arising out of the strike ...
... strike lasted six weeks . The picket lines were only token because the workers came out 100 per cent . In the end the employers gave way and the 6d an hour bonus continued to be paid . It was a great victory . Arising out of the strike ...
Page 123
... strike was wise , making it a strike against the government from the start , though at the time I fully supported it . ' On 1 July the strike was called off . The executive of the NUS , by 26 votes to 17 , agreed the following ...
... strike was wise , making it a strike against the government from the start , though at the time I fully supported it . ' On 1 July the strike was called off . The executive of the NUS , by 26 votes to 17 , agreed the following ...
Contents
On the March | 87 |
Joining the Council | 98 |
Adopted Liverpudlian | 108 |
Copyright | |
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