The rise of Enoch Powell: An examination of Enoch Powell's attitude to immigration and race

by Paul Foot

143 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1969

Reviews

[Rick · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quickie book inspired by the fuss caused by his "Rivers Of Blood" speech. Thorough. Powell learned that "All mikes are on" "All cameras are working" to use the old reporter saying.

[Lauren McCourt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting case study in politicians abandoning their beliefs in order to gain power. Feels very relevant to today's political climate in Britain #refugeeswelcome

[Conrad Barwa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant, Paul Foot at his forensic best; this tract from 1969 shows the opportunism behind Powell's espousal of the immigration and race relations issue and is also prophetic about the propaganda from the Right that surrounds this topic.