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It's impossible to write the history of freedom in this country without telling how trade unions have contributed to it.

— Michael Foot

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Socialism without public ownership is nothing but a fantastic apology.

It is not necessary that every time he rises he should give his famous imitation of a semi-house-trained polecat.

It is a justifiable proposition that every wave of immigration we have had into this country has benefited this country.

The Leader of the Liberal Party—and I say this with the utmost affection—has passed from rising hope to elder statesman without any intervening period whatsoever.

How long will it be before the cry goes up: "Let's kill all the judges"?

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