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Britain Belongs To You (1959)
 

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A campaign report direct from Labour's Radio and TV operations room in London. Introduced by Anthony Wedgwood Benn.

Christopher Mayhew in Manchester comments on the cost of living, small rise in production. Harold Wilson talks to Woodrow Wyatt about the economic situation and forecasts an increase in production should Labour win. He explains what he would do as Chancellor of the Exchequer.

A cartoon illustrates the difference between Labour and Conservative policy on pensions.

Norfolk farmers claim they have suffered from Tory stagnation.

Humphrey Lyttelton, Jill Balcon, Professor Ayer, Ritchie Calder and Sir Compton McKenzie speak in support of Labour.

From Cardiff, James Callaghan talks about the death of eleven Mau Mau suspects in Kenya. The inquest revealed they had been clubbed to death.

Hugh Gaitskell speaks as leader of the Party. Wedgwood Benn appeals for help in committee rooms and transportation on polling day.