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“How can wealth persuade poverty to use its political freedom to keep wealth in power? Here lies the whole art of Conservative politics in the twentieth century.”

Quote by Aneurin Bevan

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Aneurin Bevan
Aneurin Bevan

Aneurin Bevan was a prominent British politician and Secretary of State for Health. Born on November 15, 1897, and passing away on July 6, 1960, Bevan is renowned for his pivotal role in establishing the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK, which has significantly influenced healthcare across the nation. more

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