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Quote by Roy Thomson, 1st Baron Thomson of Fleet

“Socialism has been preached for so long, the British people no longer have any sense of personal responsibility.”

Quote by Roy Thomson, 1st Baron Thomson of Fleet

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Roy Thomson, 1st Baron Thomson of Fleet

Roy Thomson, 1st Baron Thomson of Fleet, was a prominent figure in the British broadcasting industry. Born on June 5, 1894, in Scotland, he passed away on August 4, 1976. He founded multiple broadcasting companies, significantly influencing the development of the broadcasting industry in the UK. more

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