James Callaghan – the book launch
| 3 November, 2020 | Filled under Previous Events |
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Film of the event held on Monday 7 December 2020 at 7 pm
It has been forty years since James Callaghan – the only person to hold all four of the great offices of state – resigned as Leader of the Opposition, bringing to an end over three decades of service on the front bench.
But what legacy did he leave behind? Critics see him variously as holding back the inevitable tide of economic liberalism or betraying the ‘socialist’ policies on which Labour had been elected (twice) in 1974. As debates over the future of the Labour Party intensify, this illuminating book offers valuable insights into the party’s past.
To celebrate the publication of James Callaghan: An Underrated Prime Minister?, the Liverpool Salon and Biteback Publishing are excited to announce an exclusive launch webinar. Meet authors Kevin Hickson and Jasper Miles in conversation with contributors to the book as they reassess Callaghan’s time in office and examine some of the controversies around his premiership. The discussion will shine a light on one of the most forgotten eras of British politics and on a Labour great whose contribution to his party has often been overlooked.
Register via Eventbrite and we’ll send you a Zoom link and discount for book purchase a week before the event.
Speakers
James Callaghan: An Underrated Prime Minister
It has been forty years since James Callaghan – the only person to hold all four of the great offices of state – resigned as Leader of the Opposition, bringing to an end over three decades of service on the front bench. Debate still rages over whether Callaghan was a successful Prime Minister. Critics see him variously as holding back the inevitable tide of economic liberalism or betraying the ‘socialist’ policies on which Labour had been elected (twice) in 1974. Following his downfall in 1979, there were few defenders of his legacy.
This vital reassessment explores the context within which Callaghan governed and the policies his administration pursued, inviting the reader to draw their own conclusion as to how his premiership should be remembered. It includes contributions from leading politicians, journalists, advisors and academics, including some of those who knew Callaghan best. As debates over the future of the Labour Party intensify, this illuminating book offers valuable insights into the party’s past.
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