'We must never let the NHS free from our grasp': Harry Leslie Smith's powerful 2014 speech
Harry Leslie Smith, the political commentator and defender of social democracy, has died aged 95. In 2014, the activist for the poor spoke at the Labour party conference in Manchester to reaffirm his support for the NHS. He devoted his final years to highlighting the plight of refugees and visiting camps across Europe
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There is not a lot left that makes me proud to be British but he was one of them.god bless.
Beautiful address, brought a tear to my eyes.
Sitting here in isolation due to COVID19- this has a whole new meaning to me now. Forever protect the NHS, now & always.
An outstanding speech. Tragically, 5 years later, England showed what its real priorities were.. Just as well Harry never lived to see what a shocking mess it's all become in 2023.
So greatful he left his story for us!
This was a great speech, not sure why you felt it had to be cut down for time. I encourage others to look for the full speech.
Now that’s what you call a proper gentleman no title needed RIP I will light a candle in his memory ,compare that speech to what we heard at the recent Tory party conference
We missed out on a great politician with this fine man.
Jonny Host Thanks for providing clarity!. In front of that large an audience it can be a huge gamble to speak without a prepared speech. It also risks being much less engaging a presentation for the audience if one starts meandering by not being clearly focussed... although, as you point out, the benefit of speaking directly from the heart, like authenticity and spontaneity, may be lost.
Lovely man ,
We must NEVER forget this BRILLIANT speech; and what the Conservatives and "New" Labour have been attempting to do, in they continuous undermining of the NHS and welfare system! We need to go back to True Labour's roots as a truly socialist party and Government .
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Such a great touching speech that highlights the importance of the NHS. I hope the Sunak government does not let it fail.
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