
420. Britain in 1974: Thatcher Enters the Ring (Part 4)
The Rest Is History
The Dangerous Speech in Birmingham
Keith Joseph, influenced by neoliberal ideology, decided to challenge Ted Heath's policies with the support of Mrs. Thatcher. During a speech in Birmingham, Joseph made a disastrous mistake by suggesting that working-class women should use more birth control to prevent the degeneration of Britain's racial stock, sparking controversy and backlash.
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