“The Tories always hold the view that the state is an apparatus for the protection of the swag of the property owners ... Christ drove the money changers out of the temple, but you inscribe their title deed on the altar cloth.”
Quote by Aneurin Bevan
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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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