The 1973 Labour Conference will have before it the most radical programme the Party has prepared since 1945.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The 1973 Labour Conference is presented with a radical programme, the most since 1945.
- In plain terms
- This year has a very radical plan not seen since after the war.
- What can you take from it?
- Political parties can present bold plans at key conferences.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How radical is too radical?
- What makes a programme successful?
Another view
Radicalism may alienate moderate supporters or fail in practice.
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