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“In recent years, hours of work have been reduced, holidays have been increased, the age of entry into employment has gone up, and above all, our general health and expectation of life as a people have markedly improved. It is a natural corollary of these changes that we should work longer and retire later.”

Quote by Hugh Gaitskell

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Hugh Gaitskell
Hugh Gaitskell

British politician born on April 9, 1906 and died on January 18, 1963. He served as the leader of the Labour Party and the Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom from 1955 to 1959. more

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