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May 4th 1969 and speculation mounts that the Cabinet will topple the Prime Minister… “Let me say, for the benefit of those who have allowed themselves to be carried away by the gossip of the past few days. I know what is going on. I am going on.”

May 4th 1969 and speculation mounts that the Cabinet will topple the Prime Minister… “Let me say, for the benefit of those who have allowed themselves to be carried away by the gossip of the past few days. I know what is going on. I am going on.”

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A teenage Andy Farrell working for Wigan Council in 1993 as a joiner - in case the rugby stuff doesn’t pay off for him… #Lions2025

A teenage Andy Farrell working for Wigan Council in 1993 as a joiner - in case the rugby stuff doesn’t pay off for him… #Lions2025

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Rishi after earning his first million…

Rishi after earning his first million…

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It took just six seconds for Rob Burrow to create the moment that will live with rugby league fans forever…. Iconic 💕

It took just six seconds for Rob Burrow to create the moment that will live with rugby league fans forever…. Iconic 💕

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May 1969 and speculation mounts that the Chancellor Roy Jenkins is ready to topple the Prime Minister… “Let me say, for the benefit of those who have allowed themselves to be carried away by the gossip of the past few days. I know what is going on. I am going on.”

May 1969 and speculation mounts that the Chancellor Roy Jenkins is ready to topple the Prime Minister… “Let me say, for the benefit of those who have allowed themselves to be carried away by the gossip of the past few days. I know what is going on. I am going on.”

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After War, came the Peace… Tony Benn and Denis Healey bury the hatchet in the Chesterfield by-election (1984)

After War, came the Peace… Tony Benn and Denis Healey bury the hatchet in the Chesterfield by-election (1984)

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#OTD 1964. Harold Wilson reflects on the general election results. “Do you feel like a Prime Minister?” “Quite honestly I feel like a drink” 🍻🍷🍸

#OTD 1964. Harold Wilson reflects on the general election results. “Do you feel like a Prime Minister?” “Quite honestly I feel like a drink” 🍻🍷🍸

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For most of us, Ray French was THE voice of rugby league. He took the sport on from the Waring era and made it his own. He narrated the British game from the humiliation of 1982 to the heady optimism of the 90s and the early 00s. Great commentators make the great moments ✊🏻

For most of us, Ray French was THE voice of rugby league. He took the sport on from the Waring era and made it his own. He narrated the British game from the humiliation of 1982 to the heady optimism of the 90s and the early 00s. Great commentators make the great moments ✊🏻

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After the Feb 1974 election, Denis Healey prepared for Britain’s “toughest budget since the war”. “People have said to me in the past few months, I wouldn’t do your job for a million pounds”.

After the Feb 1974 election, Denis Healey prepared for Britain’s “toughest budget since the war”. “People have said to me in the past few months, I wouldn’t do your job for a million pounds”.

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Can’t wait for Super League? 7️⃣ days to go.

Can’t wait for Super League? 7️⃣ days to go.

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Tides Random Advent Calendar 🌲 Brian Clough addresses the Labour Party Conference in 1988 👇🏼 “We’ve got enough sh*thouses in work without talent”

Tides Random Advent Calendar 🌲 Brian Clough addresses the Labour Party Conference in 1988 👇🏼 “We’ve got enough sh*thouses in work without talent”

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#OTD 2014. Death of Tony Benn. “To whom are you accountable? And how can we get rid of you?”

#OTD 2014. Death of Tony Benn. “To whom are you accountable? And how can we get rid of you?”

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16 years ago tonight, Gordon Brown resigned - and things got a bit heated about what would happen to British politics next…

16 years ago tonight, Gordon Brown resigned - and things got a bit heated about what would happen to British politics next…

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#OTD 1994. Death of Labour Leader John Smith Having been 20pts ahead in the polls, he had taken apart the Major Government - mired in sleaze and incompetence: “If we were to offer that tale of events to the BBC…It might have even been too much for "Some Mothers Do 'Ave Them"

#OTD 1994. Death of Labour Leader John Smith Having been 20pts ahead in the polls, he had taken apart the Major Government - mired in sleaze and incompetence: “If we were to offer that tale of events to the BBC…It might have even been too much for "Some Mothers Do 'Ave Them"

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25 years ago today, John Prescott went to Rhyl and was met by protesters - as the general election got underway…

25 years ago today, John Prescott went to Rhyl and was met by protesters - as the general election got underway…

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#OTD 2010. Election. Hung Parliament. David Cameron promises to make a "big, open and comprehensive offer" to the Lib Dems Gordon Brown admits "we find ourselves in a position unknown to this generation of political leaders". Bruce Forsyth is on the BBC boat….

#OTD 2010. Election. Hung Parliament. David Cameron promises to make a "big, open and comprehensive offer" to the Lib Dems Gordon Brown admits "we find ourselves in a position unknown to this generation of political leaders". Bruce Forsyth is on the BBC boat….

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Really sad to hear about John Kear 💕 A true legend of the British game - mastermind of two of the greatest Challenge Cup victories in 98 and 05. Here he is scoring a try for Castleford in the 1980s 👊

Really sad to hear about John Kear 💕 A true legend of the British game - mastermind of two of the greatest Challenge Cup victories in 98 and 05. Here he is scoring a try for Castleford in the 1980s 👊

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#OTD 2010. Gordon Brown resigns as Prime Minister - ending New Labour's 13 years in power. "Only those who have held the office of Prime Minister can understand the full weight of its responsibilities as well as its great capacity for good”.

#OTD 2010. Gordon Brown resigns as Prime Minister - ending New Labour's 13 years in power. "Only those who have held the office of Prime Minister can understand the full weight of its responsibilities as well as its great capacity for good”.

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#OTD 2005. Third term for Tony Blair as the BBC unveil their new CGI graphics… “2005 was the first election since the 1960s where economic related issues weren't among voters' top five concerns” A thread on the 2005 election 👇🏼

#OTD 2005. Third term for Tony Blair as the BBC unveil their new CGI graphics… “2005 was the first election since the 1960s where economic related issues weren't among voters' top five concerns” A thread on the 2005 election 👇🏼

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#OTD 1992. General Election. Exit poll predicts Hung Parliament with vote "too close to call".

#OTD 1992. General Election. Exit poll predicts Hung Parliament with vote "too close to call".

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After the Good Friday agreement in 1998, Mo Mowlam emerged as the most popular politician in the country - but was replaced by Peter Mandelson. On Graham Norton she urged the government to stop the “whispering campaign” against her.

After the Good Friday agreement in 1998, Mo Mowlam emerged as the most popular politician in the country - but was replaced by Peter Mandelson. On Graham Norton she urged the government to stop the “whispering campaign” against her.

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#OTD 1987. Neil Kinnock gives speech in Llandudno: “Why am I the first Kinnock in a thousand generations to be able to get to university?” during the election. It was later plagiarised by Joe Biden - forcing him to quit the 1988 democrat campaign

#OTD 1987. Neil Kinnock gives speech in Llandudno: “Why am I the first Kinnock in a thousand generations to be able to get to university?” during the election. It was later plagiarised by Joe Biden - forcing him to quit the 1988 democrat campaign

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#OTD 2015. Following the shock election defeat, Andy Burnham announces Labour leadership bid. “The party that I love has lost its emotional connection with millions of people…The way to get it back can’t possibly be to choose one group of voters over another”.

#OTD 2015. Following the shock election defeat, Andy Burnham announces Labour leadership bid. “The party that I love has lost its emotional connection with millions of people…The way to get it back can’t possibly be to choose one group of voters over another”.

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30 years ago 📺 BBC2 broadcast its most expensive drama ever: Our Friends in the North. Politics, corruption and class in the North East, it was the State of the Nation series that captured the fall of Labour Britain and the rise of Thatcher's...

30 years ago 📺 BBC2 broadcast its most expensive drama ever: Our Friends in the North. Politics, corruption and class in the North East, it was the State of the Nation series that captured the fall of Labour Britain and the rise of Thatcher's...

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#OTD 2010. After his meeting with Gillian Duffy, Gordon Brown heads to final TV debate. He warns that Cameron and Clegg will form a coalition and “wreck the recovery” through spending cuts “They are not ready for government because they have not thought through their policies”

#OTD 2010. After his meeting with Gillian Duffy, Gordon Brown heads to final TV debate. He warns that Cameron and Clegg will form a coalition and “wreck the recovery” through spending cuts “They are not ready for government because they have not thought through their policies”

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40 years ago, tomorrow, Neil Kinnock went to Bournemouth and delivered the speech of his life…

40 years ago, tomorrow, Neil Kinnock went to Bournemouth and delivered the speech of his life…

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🗣️ “I can’t spake….” ⚡️ 30 years ago today, Castleford hammered Wigan in the Regal Trophy final…and Mick Morgan entered commentary immortality 👇🏼

🗣️ “I can’t spake….” ⚡️ 30 years ago today, Castleford hammered Wigan in the Regal Trophy final…and Mick Morgan entered commentary immortality 👇🏼

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#OTD 1995. Death of Harold Wilson aged 79. The Times says “he held his party together and won four election victories through charm, energy and an unequalled mastery of the black political arts in which he far outstripped his opponents”.

#OTD 1995. Death of Harold Wilson aged 79. The Times says “he held his party together and won four election victories through charm, energy and an unequalled mastery of the black political arts in which he far outstripped his opponents”.

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Paul O’Grady takes on the “Austerity Budget” live on TV in 2010… “We should let them know that we are not taking these draconian cuts lightly”.

Paul O’Grady takes on the “Austerity Budget” live on TV in 2010… “We should let them know that we are not taking these draconian cuts lightly”.

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#OTD 1883. Clement Attlee born in Putney On his 80th birthday in 1963 he sat down with ITV to reflect on the state of the world He argued that Britain could not be isolated on defence - but warned against joining a European Union which was a “dictatorship of civil servants”.

#OTD 1883. Clement Attlee born in Putney On his 80th birthday in 1963 he sat down with ITV to reflect on the state of the world He argued that Britain could not be isolated on defence - but warned against joining a European Union which was a “dictatorship of civil servants”.

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When Don’t Look Back in Anger was picked for the Our Friends in the North final scene, it was still just an album track. By the time it reached our screens it was the biggest song in the country - and stood the test of time… 🍻3️⃣0️⃣

When Don’t Look Back in Anger was picked for the Our Friends in the North final scene, it was still just an album track. By the time it reached our screens it was the biggest song in the country - and stood the test of time… 🍻3️⃣0️⃣

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The time that Denis Healey was interviewed by Zig and Zag on the Big Breakfast 🍳 🥞

The time that Denis Healey was interviewed by Zig and Zag on the Big Breakfast 🍳 🥞

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