Powell's Speech 'Led to Harmony'

Summary


A CONTROVERSIAL anti-immigration speech by a leading Midland politician had the unlikely effect of strengthening inter-faith relations in his home city, a Muslim leader has claimed.

Wolverhampton South West MP Enoch Powell was sacked as Shadow Defence Secretary by party leader Edward Heath after his notorious Rivers of Blood speech in 1968 for heightening racial tensions.

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Powell's Speech 'Led to Harmony'

But strong bonds of friendship were forged in the city in reaction to the speech...

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