Are these, as Burke believed, 'The common disposition of the greatest part of mankind' or is the future of the British people really in the balance? Asa Briggs explores the situation in a series of five broadcasts.
4-The Irrelevance of Contemporary Politics
Speakers:
Asa Briggs
Professor of Modern History in the University of Leeds Richard Crossman, M.P.
The Rt. Hon. Walter Elliot
C.H., M.C., M.P.
In last week's programme Professor Briggs argued that major changes were needed in our social system. Tonight he maintains that these changes are not being fully considered because they tend to cut across existing party political lines.