Witness History: Archive 2012 - Rivers of Blood speech

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In April 1968 a politician put race at the centre of British politics.

Enoch Powell made a speech predicting dire consequences if immigration were to continue.

He provoked a huge reaction which left many non-white Britons feeling threatened.

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Published on Friday, 20th April 2012.

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