C. N. D. Demonstrators

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C. N. D. Demonstrators

C.N.D. demonstrators protest against the Gang of Four - Shirley Williams, Bill Rodgers, Roy Jenkins and David Owen - who broke away from the Labour Party to form the Social Democratic Party. On of the reasons for their breakaway was the Labour Party adoption of a unilateral nuclear disarmament policy. David Owen had been Foreign Secretary in the Labour government of the 1970s and his face adorns the placard. Date: March 1981

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1981 Democratic Demonstration Demonstrators Disarmament Gang Labour Nato Nuclear Owen Protest Protestors Breakaway Unilateral

EDITORS COMMENTS
In March 1981, C.N.D. demonstrators took to the streets in protest against the Gang of Four - Shirley Williams, Bill Rodgers, Roy Jenkins and David Owen - who had broken away from the Labour Party to form the Social Democratic Party. The main point of contention was the Labour Party's adoption of a unilateral nuclear disarmament policy, which led to this significant split within British politics. David Owen, a former Foreign Secretary in the Labour government of the 1970s, became a focal point for these protestors as his face adorned their placards. The image captured in this print encapsulates the passion and determination of those who believed in NATO and opposed unilateral disarmament. This moment in history reflects not only political divisions but also deep-seated beliefs about national security and international relations. The legacy of this breakaway continues to resonate today as we grapple with similar debates around nuclear weapons and global alliances. As we look back on this pivotal moment from 1981, it serves as a reminder that activism and dissent have always played a crucial role in shaping our society. The C.N.D. demonstrators stood up for what they believed in, making their voices heard loud and clear against the backdrop of political upheaval.

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