ARTHUR HENDERSON reminds us that the Labour Party began its life as a party of peace. Just four years after Henderson died came the Second World War, with millions losing their lives and millions more having their lives disrupted – rather proving that Henderson’s cause was indeed a powerful one. In April, we remember the anti-nuclear weapons Aldermaston march: our “Thoughts” this month will concentrate on aspects of peace.
“The forces that are driving mankind toward unity and peace are deep-seated and powerful. They are material and natural, as well as moral and intellectual.” Arthur Henderson, 1863-1935, Leader of the Labour Party and Nobel Peace Prize Laureat
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