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Conservative Prime Minister Alec Douglas-Home on his whistle stop tour of East London and Essex
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Conservative Prime Minister Alec Douglas-Home on his whistle stop tour of East London and Essex
Conservative Prime Minister Alec Douglas-Home on his whistle stop tour of East London and Essex.
During a speech he gave at Ongor, Mr Austen Brooks, a member of the League of Empire Loyalists, heckled Mr Douglas-Home.
27th July 1964
Burton
Daily Herald
Mirrorpix
United Kingdom
DH 1964 1784 Roll A
Media ID 21700803
© Mirrorpix
British Empire Far Right League Of Empire Loyalists Pressure Group Right Right Wing Walking Heckle Heckling
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Captured in this vintage print from Memory Lane Prints, we witness a significant moment in British political history. The image showcases Conservative Prime Minister Alec Douglas-Home delivering a powerful speech at Ongar amidst an enthusiastic crowd on the 27th of July, 1964. However, it was not just cheers and applause that filled the air that day. In a dramatic turn of events, Mr Austen Brooks, a member of the League of Empire Loyalists (LEL), boldly heckled Mr Douglas-Home during his address. This unexpected interruption shed light on the deep divisions within British society during this era. The League of Empire Loyalists was known for its far-right ideologies and staunch support for maintaining Britain's imperial legacy. Their presence at this event highlights their determination to challenge mainstream politics and exert pressure on conservative leaders like Douglas-Home. This photograph captures both the intensity and complexity of politics in mid-20th century Britain. It serves as a reminder that even prominent figures such as prime ministers were not immune to dissenting voices or opposition from right-wing pressure groups like LEL. As we delve into this snapshot frozen in time by Burton's lens, let us reflect upon how moments like these shaped our nation's history and continue to resonate with contemporary political discourse.
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