[There are those in the Labour Party] whose language has become increasingly ideological and intolerant, base their politics solely on texts and cree… - James Callaghan

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[There are those in the Labour Party] whose language has become increasingly ideological and intolerant, base their politics solely on texts and creeds, and believe that the drafting of long resolutions will usher in the millennium.

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About James Callaghan

Leonard James Callaghan, Baron Callaghan of Cardiff (27 March 1912 – 26 March 2005), commonly known as Jim Callaghan, was a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1976 to 1979 and Leader of the Labour Party from 1976 to 1980. Callaghan is the only person to have held all four Great Offices of State, having served as Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1964 to 1967, Home Secretary from 1967 to 1970 and Foreign Secretary from 1974 to 1976. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) from 1945 to 1987.

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Alternative Names: Lord Callaghan • Jim Callaghan • Lord Callaghan of Cardiff • James Callaghan, Baron Callaghan • James, Baron Callaghan • Leonard James Callaghan • Leonard James, Baron Callaghan
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