Patriotism

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 20 December 1973.

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Photo of Mr Charles Pannell Mr Charles Pannell , Leeds West 12:00, 20 December 1973

Will the Prime Minister, particularly at this time of the year, refrain from lending any cover from his own great office to the idea that the line of patriotism is drawn straight down this Chamber? Will he allow that half of the nation which largely supports the Labour Party is just as likely to stand for this country in peace or war as any of those yappers from the back benches opposite?