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David Cameron: a career seemingly proving Enoch Powell right
Original: David Cameron: The Prime Minister Who Kept Proving Enoch Powell Right Enoch Powell famously observed that “all political
A new commentary on David Cameron argues that Enoch Powell's famous line that "all political careers end in failure" applies squarely to the former Prime Minister. The piece frames Cameron's time in Downing Street and his later returns to government as a series of misjudgements, sparking debate about his legacy, from austerity and the Brexit referendum to his recent stints as Foreign Secretary.
Why now: Fresh criticism of David Cameron's legacy, invoking Enoch Powell's adage, is prompting renewed discussion of his political record.
David CameronEnoch PowellConservative PartyUnited Kingdom
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- David Cameron: The Prime Minister Who Kept Proving Enoch Powell Right Enoch Powell famously observed that “all political careers end in failure.” Whether one agrees with the man or not, the aphorism has endured because politics is an unforgiving profession. Few modern British… · lawakhigbe.com@lawakhigbe.com · 3
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