The Rest Is History

663. Britain in the 70s: The Brexit That Never Was (Part 2)

April 22, 2026·1h 17mconversationalhistory
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This episode of *The Rest is History* explores Britain’s 1975 referendum on European Community membership, set against the backdrop of economic crisis, political instability, and social transformation under Harold Wilson’s fragile Labour government. The vote, which resulted in a 67% major

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Harold WilsonTony BennMargaret ThatcherDenis HealeyJames CallaghanEnoch PowellMichael FootRoy JenkinsPaul McCartney

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