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The article assesses the response of the British Government to the social unrest taking place in Northern Ireland during August of 1969. It is argued that the British political elite had a fair understanding of the political conflict in Northern Ireland. The impact the decline in the regional economy of Northern Ireland had on British budget policy is examined. The effect student radicalism had on Catholic support for Northern Ireland Prime Minister Terence O'Neill is discussed. The consequences of the British government’s decision to replace local police with the Ulster Defense Regiment are described. INSET: Callaghan on LynchBritain's greatest mistake?.

Examines the lasting influence of Margaret Thatcher upon British politics as evidenced in publication of `Margaret Thatcher: The Downing Street Years' memoirs. Initial reactions to attainment of Tory leadership in 1975; Political achievements; Reading material; Significance of her hold on Falklands situation; Criticism on political approach; Evaluation of memoirs.

This article discusses the proceedings of a London, England conference held by the Great Britain Labour Party to discuss the issue of the country's participation in the European Economic Community. The Party published a document that called for Britain to leave Europe, in defiance of the government's policy.

The article examines government intervention in the economy and statism in Great Britain's government and economy prior to the installation of conservative British politician Margaret Thatcher as prime minister in 1979. The article examines government spending, inflation, and wage and price controls prior to Thatcher's government.

The author discusses various topics as of February 15, 1976, including buying and selling stocks, corporate spending, and the economic conditions of Great Britain, including inflation rates and Prime Minister Harold Wilson. Also addressed are the romantic relationships of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy, the graphic design of complaint forms, and reviews on several films, including Barry Lyndon directed by Stanley Kubrick.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues, including "How Carter will pick all those federal judges," in the December 4, 1978 issue, "Trucking deregulation is moving fast," in the November 27, 1978 issue, and "In defense of Britain," by Peter Jay in the November 20, 1978 issue.

The article reports on the launch of a new computer line by Great Britain-based International Computers Ltd. (ICL) in October 1974. It notes that the initiative depicts the British government's effort to establish a locally owned computer industry which could compete against computer companies in the U.S. including International Business Machines (IBM) Corp., Honeywell Inc., and Univac. It adds that ICL will face even stronger competition after the establishment of a joint venture, Unidata Inc.

Recounts the political and social condition of Great Britain in 1977 which was the turning point of the British society. Details on several books and films which used the events of 1977 in Britain; Political and social events of the year; Description of the British culture in 1977; Political implications of the movements of the punk bands in 1977.

Focuses on the day British Prime Minister Harold Wilson promised that he would not cut the value of sterling. Cabinet meetings; Obsession about winning the next election; Personal assurances; Budget issues.

Presents an interview with James Callaghan about politics and government in Great Britain in 1979. Contributions during his term as prime minister in 1976; Description of Callaghan's political personality; Views on the status of the Labour Party. INSET: Where were they then?..

The article presents the author's opinions regarding the policies of the European Economic Community (EEC) regarding Great Britain's membership of the European Common Market. The Conservatives were not happy with the EEC's referendum related to Great Britain's membership. They thought that the result of the referendum might actually be to take Great Britain out of Europe again. The Conservatives said that referenda were incompatible with the parliamentary system, and the subject of Europe, in particular, was far too complicated for ordinary people to judge.

Discusses several economic and political problems being faced by Great Britain. Information on several political developments since last elections in Great Britain; Description of key economic indicators; Description of various causes of the country's political and economic problems; Outlook for the country for the rest of the year; Comment that higher taxes and larger compulsory social security contributions and still heavier imports threatened in the economy; Reference to a referendum to decide if Great Britain should stay in the European Common Market.

Addresses some social and political issues around the world as of December 1974. Discussion of some aspects of inflation; Position of the Labor government in Great Britain on Tory initiatives toward socialism; Proposal to increase the pay received by the staff of the United Nations.

The article discusses several political issues in Great Britain. Prime Minister James Callaghan met U.S. President Jimmy Carter in Washington for economic development. One of the speakers in the House of Lords debate expressed his concern over Victorian works of art. A painting exhibit was planned by the Royal Academy as part of the Queen's silver jubilee celebration.

The article looks at Great Britain monetary policy and the impact of tax laws on U.S. housing prices as of September 3, 1979. Special attention is paid to U.S. state income taxes and the advantages of owning a home as well as the value of the British pound in the context of the policy of the government of British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.

The author speculates that the British Labor government is likely to opt for a delayed entry into the proposed European Monetary System (EMS) slated to take effect on January 1, 1979. He says that the government of Prime Minister James Callaghan is wary of the possibility of the devaluation of the pound if the country enters the EMS. He also notes that Callaghan aims to address the question of EMS membership with his own campaign to persuade the Common Market to minimize the country's contribution to the European Commission (EC) Budget Fund.

The article reports on the reform drive led by British Prime Minister James Callaghan to change Great Britain's House of Lords due to its success in delaying the Labor government's devolution bill to nationalize the shipbuilding and aircraft industries.

In this article the author recounts his conversation with Tony Benn, a British politician and member of the Labour Party. In the piece Benn recalls a number of issues including his opposition to the Vietnam War, his leftist political leanings and his participation as a cabinet minister in the Labour government of 1964-70. INSET: BENN: THE CV.

Focuses on the problems faced by Harold Wilson as prime minister of Great Britain in 1967. Challenges faced by Prime Minister Tony Blair in 2001; State of the British pound in 1967; Reactions of Wilson to several government measures; Pressures placed by the Vietnam War on Wilson; Information on the foot-and-mouth crisis.

The article focuses on the British Labour Party and its majority in Parliament from 1974 through 1977. It states that Labour politician Harold Wilson became prime minister in June of 1974 and mentions he chose not to create a formal coalition with a smaller party in hopes of Labour winning more seats in the October 1974 elections. It comments on economic problems Britain was facing in the 1970s and reports that 13 Labour MPs died between 1974 and May 1979.

This article presents information on the political conditions in Great Britain. According to an announcement made by British Prime Minister James Callaghan, there will be no British general election during the first part of October. But it is presumed that the Prime Minister may have made a fatal strategic error in so doing. Few days before the announcement, a poll showed that his Labor Party trailing the Conservatives by a huge margin. The revelation that the Royal Air Force is down to 74 operational fighter planes, way under strength also affected the Labor Party.

The article presents political updates from Great Britain. Politician Keith Joseph's believes that the majority of the electorate supports the policies of the Conservative Party, but is still imbued with socialist ideas about the welfare state. Conservative Party Leader Margaret Thatcher's ideas regarding the freedom of service classes, which are different from that of other party workers portray the division in the Party. Also, the Great Britain Labor Party is gradually adapting leftist ideology with many of its parliamentary members having communist connections.

The article comments on several issues relevant to politics and government in Great Britain. Key issues discussed include the wave of socialist legislation on employment, land use, workers' benefits and taxation in the country, as well as the author's views on efforts by the Labor government to hurry the country towards complete socialism.

The author comments on Margaret Thatcher's winning of the leadership of the Conservative Party in Great Britain. He claims that Thatcher is the first woman who become leader of any political party in developed countries. He provides a brief background on the career and performance of Thatcher as Minister of Education.

Deals with the impact of the defeat of the Tory Party on the internal conflicts in the English political party in November 1974. Problem experienced by the party concerning the identity of the political group; Comments on the Party leadership of Edward Heath; Contributions of Heath to the previous successes attained by the group.

Discusses some economic and political issues in Great Britain in 1974. Economic problems facing the country; Stability of the administration of Prime Minister Edward Heath; Action taken by citizens in England to address the threat of labor unions to bring the country to its knees.

The article discusses the publication of the book "The Go-Ahead Year" by an author writing under the pseudonym "Demos" in the 1970s, which praised the Labour government in power under British prime minister Harold Wilson and discussed the importance of funding the arts and social programs.

In this article the author creates a piece of alternate history as he speculates as to how British political and social life would have been different had the government not accepted a loan from the International Monetary Fund in December 1976.

In this article the author speculates on what would have happened had the British Conservative Party leader, Edward Heath, struck a deal with Jeremy Thorpe, the leader of the Liberal party, in 1974. The author anticipates that Michael Foot, a leader of the British Labour Party, would have become prime minister.

The author offers opinions on the 1975 referendum in which voters in Great Britain rejected a proposal to join the European Economic Community (EEC), the forerunner of the euro area currency bloc of the European Union (EU). Humorous speculation as to what Great Britain might be like as a society had the referendum passed is used to support the author's belief it should not have been rejected.

The article presents a reprint of the article "Intellectuals, society and the left," by Eric Hobsbawm, that first appeared in the "New Statesman" magazine on November 23, 1978. In the piece Hobsbawm describes the trend toward the increase in intellectuals in leftist politics, while noting the decline in numbers of workers in the movement.

The article reports on the homecoming of 100 Chagossian exiles to the islands of the Chagos archipelago. Between 1965 and 1973, the British Government systematically deported 2,000 Chagossians to Mauritius and Seychelles. The true agenda behind the deportation was the installation of U.S. military bases. Oliver Bancoult, a member of the Chagos Refugee Group, stated that the Chagossians' homecoming to their islands was an emotional one. They were shocked to see the state of some islands.

The article presents an abridged version of Mary Holland's views on Roy Jenkins' Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Bill, which was debated in the British Parliament two weeks after the Birmingham pub bombings. the reprinted article is dated December 6, 1974 and mentions relations with and violence in Northern Ireland. The full version can be found on the "New Statesman" website.