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Powellism

Enoch Powell was controversial and influential politician in 60/70s

Challenged party openly + influenced Conservative politics

Traditional views about being English and National Identity

People voted Tory due to Powell's 'One nation Tory' views + traditional views when post-war immigration was increasing + people thought they were 'stealing' (THEY'RE CALLED PEOPLE LIKE YOU, YOU BASTARDS) their jobs for they worked at lower rates

Seat in West Midlands from Labour dominance

Helped Ted Heath get elected + was almost elected Tory leader but his views scared some and he abdicated due to UKs joining of the EEC without referendum-after this he told his supporters to vote Labour as they would place referendum on EEC

Influenced Thatcherism-specifically monetarism although she removed harshness of collectivism and race views

Racial Bigot ('..not a racial problem, we just don't want immigrants' '200,000 signatures in 2 days' + 'Rivers of Blood' speech 1968, Bham)

Collectivism

Powell accused Thatcher of stealing policies-something opponents agreed with