Harold Wilson in the 1970's

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Harold Wilson's later career.

Report covering the end of Harold Wilson's career in the 1970's - the two elections of 1974, the EEC ( now the EU) referendum of 1975, his surprise resignation in 1976 and the ways in which he himself would like to be remembered.
From: News Stockshots
First broadcast : 24 May 1995

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 14-16

Subject : History

Topic : History of Wales and England 1880-1980

Keywords : Harold Wilson

Notes : What were the main changes of the 1970's ? Discuss the ways in which the Labour government of the 1970's contributed to this. Will history be kind to Harold Wilson ? What policies relating to Wales alone was Wilson's government responsible for ?

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