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Conservatism. John Enoch Powell MBE (16 June 1912 – 8 February 1998) was a British politician and statesman. He served as a Conservative Member of Parliament (1950–1974) and was Minister of Health (1960–1963) then Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) MP (1974–1987). Before entering politics, Powell was a classical scholar.
Enoch Powell (1912–1998) The " Rivers of Blood " speech was made by British Member of Parliament (MP) Enoch Powell on 20 April 1968, to a meeting of the Conservative Political Centre in Birmingham, England. His speech made various remarks, which included strong criticism of significant Commonwealth immigration to the United Kingdom and the ...
Jul 19, 2024 · Enoch Powell (born June 16, 1912, Birmingham, England—died February 8, 1998, London) was a British politician and member of Parliament, noted for his controversial rhetoric concerning Britain’s nonwhite population and for his opposition to the nation’s entry into the European Economic Community.
Apr 24, 2018 · Sky News analyses the controversial speech by the former shadow defence secretary in 1968, which warned of the dangers of immigration and multiculturalism. The article explores the context, the impact and the legacy of Powell's words, which sparked racial tensions and political divisions in Britain.
Mar 30, 2015 · It is the most infamous political speech ever made in Birmingham - and it shook the nation. Enoch Powell’s April 20, 1968 address to the General Meeting of the West Midlands Area Conservative...
Oct 9, 2014 · Six years after his 'rivers of blood' speech, why did Enoch Powell enter Northern Ireland politics during the Troubles?
May 23, 2018 · Enoch Powell was a British politician who opposed immigration, Europe and Labour. He served as a Conservative, a Liberal and an Ulster Unionist MP, and made controversial speeches on racism and sovereignty.
