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“The most moving speech I have ever heard was Hugh Gaitskell saying he would 'fight, fight and fight again to save the party we love. That was the right message in 1960, and I believe it is still the right message today.”

Quote by Roy Jenkins

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Roy Jenkins (November 11, 1920 – January 5, 2003) was a prominent British politician, historian, and writer. A key figure in the Labour Party and co-founder of the Social Democratic Party, he served as Home Secretary, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and President of the European Commission. Known for his moderate social democratic views and strong pro-European stance, Jenkins championed social reforms including the abolition of capital punishment, the Race Relations Act, and the decriminalization of homosexuality. After retiring from politics, he wrote acclaimed biographies of political leaders. His legacy as a reformer and Europeanist remains influential in British politics. more

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