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“We could manage to survive without money changers and stockbrokers. We should find it harder to do without miners, steel workers and those who cultivate the land.”

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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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