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It is fundamental to Socialism that we should liquidate the British Empire as soon as we can.

— Stafford Cripps

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You have only got to look at the pages of British imperial history to hide your head in shame that you are British.

I want to see the end of the British Empire in the world.

His Majesty's Government have not the slightest intention of devaluing the pound.

All sorts of excuses were being given why we should uphold rearmament, including the old-fashioned "For God, King and Country" patriotism, assisted by all the tomfoolery of jubilees and coronations.

I do not believe it would be a bad thing for the British working-class if Germany defeated us. It would be a disaster for the profit-makers and capitalists, but not necessarily for the working-class.

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