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The rivers of blood run deep.

The authors discuss the speech delivered by British politician Enoch Powell on April 20, 1968, known as the "Rivers of Blood" speech. They describe Powell's views on immigration and the English national character, his belief in populism, and how the British Conservative Party which had disowned his...

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Published in:New Statesman Vol. 147; no. 5415; pp. 22 - 27
Main Authors: Kenny, Michael, Pearce, Nick
Format: Article
Published: New Statesman Ltd. 4/20/2018
Subjects:
United Kingdom
Powell, Enoch, 1912-1998
Conservative Party (Great Britain)
Populism
Emigration & immigration
English speeches, addresses, etc.
British national character
History of political parties
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Summary:The authors discuss the speech delivered by British politician Enoch Powell on April 20, 1968, known as the "Rivers of Blood" speech. They describe Powell's views on immigration and the English national character, his belief in populism, and how the British Conservative Party which had disowned his comments has come around to support them.