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Enoch Powell. John Enoch Powell MBE (16 June 1912 – 8 February 1998) was a British politician. 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.
Apr 24, 2018 · Fifty years ago, Enoch Powell, a shadow defence secretary, made a controversial speech against immigration and the Race Relations bill. He feared the erosion of Britishness by the native-born descendants of immigrants, and sparked a national debate that still resonates today.
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May 23, 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.
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Learn about the life and career of Enoch Powell, a former Conservative MP, Cabinet minister, and Ulster Unionist MP. He was known for his views on immigration, Europe, and Northern Ireland, and his famous 'Rivers of Blood' speech.
Oct 9, 2014 · In this speech Powell, who at the time was shadow defence secretary, painted an apocalyptic picture of Britain's future if mass immigration continued. He compared racial tensions in the United ...
Jun 5, 2021 · In an insightful and sobering documentary, journalist Michael Cockerell chronicles the life and career of the politician, classical scholar, linguist, soldie...
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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.
