Intolerance Towards Racial Minorities - In the 1960's and 1970's
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29th September 02 Intolerance Towards Racial Minorities In the 1960's and 1970's 1960's Large extent of Intolerance Small Intolerance '64 Smethwick, Conservative candidate - slogan "If you want a nigger for a neighbour vote Labour" Claimed Cons victory would end immigration and protect British "culture". Only one constituency - Labour won election. Growing support for Enoch Powell Powell was sacked from the shadow cabinet because of his views. National Front created Only had little support. Labour Gov. not repeal '62 Immigration Act even though they Had suggested that they were going to. Once in Gov. they did not end the Immigration Act, forced to put more restrictions. Race Relations Act '65. Big problem that it was rushed through parliament in order to get it put into action. Not very strong - problem not that great. '68 Black People's Alliance, indicates threat. Reaction to a small group of pop. 1970's Lots of Intolerance Small Intolerance 2nd Race Relations At passed, '76 Thatcher's speech, said that they had to deal...


