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7 Quotations that Define Aneurin Bevan

Posted by Tom Bailey on 23rd Apr 2019

Aneurin Bevan was the Minister for Health in  Clement Attlee’s post-war government and was responsible for the establishment of the NHS. The son of a coal miner, Bevan consistently defended … read more

The NHS: 70 Years of British Socialism

Posted by Pete on 5th Jul 2018

Nye Bevan - who brought the NHS into existence 70 years ago today - had a disappointing life. I don't mean this in a personal sense. He enjoyed a happy marriage to his fellow socialist, Jennie … read more