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420. Britain in 1974: Thatcher Enters the Ring (Part 4)

The Rest Is History

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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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