Harold Wilson22 June 1966
Denis Healey faces Commons questions on reducing Britain's military commitment east of Suez.
Great Britain · Government / Labour Party Government. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Denis Healey faces Commons questions on reducing Britain's military commitment east of Suez.
The East of Suez phrase enters political language as Labour plans withdrawal from major overseas bases.
Healey announces accelerated withdrawal from major bases east of Suez.
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