1970s
Coverage of 1970s in the Nexus archive.
- PETER HITCHENS: The Tories should be careful saying that Andy Burnham will drag us back to the 1970s. I was there - and it was a far BETTER time
Peter Hitchens advises the Tories against comparing Andy Burnham to the 1970s, stating the 1970s were a better time. The article highlights Hitchens' defense of the 1970s era.
- What the City needs from the Burnham government
The article discusses the city's requirements from the Burnham government, highlighting a current dialogue that contrasts with the 1970s. It suggests there is now a conversation to be had, unlike in the past.
- AN WILSON: Burnham should ask his mum what life was really like in the 70s - before his mad experiment ends in riots and bankruptcy
AN Wilson advises Burnham to consult his mother about life in the 1970s, warning that Burnham's 'mad experiment' could lead to riots and bankruptcy. The article criticizes Burnham's policies with a tone of impending social and economic collapse.
- PETER HITCHENS: Critics warn Andy Burnham will take us back to the 70s. But with low crime and plenty of jobs, many of us would welcome it
Peter Hitchens argues that critics' warnings about Andy Burnham's policies evoking the 1970s are unfounded, given current low crime rates and job availability. He suggests many people would welcome such conditions.
- DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Don't drag us back to the misery of the 1970s
The article is a Daily Mail comment opposing a return to the economic and social hardships associated with the 1970s. It emphasizes avoiding past misery without specifying current policies or events.
- Burnham starts lurching Britain leftwards with Labour 'coronation' speech rant about the evils of capitalism with a vow to return the country to 1970s
Burnham delivered a Labour 'coronation' speech criticizing capitalism and pledging to return Britain to the 1970s. The speech is described as a leftward shift in British politics.
- If in doubt, blame Thatcher! Burnham to vow to take Britain back to the 1970s before Tory PM took 'wrong turns' as he is officially 'crowned' Labour leader TODAY
Burnham vows to take Britain back to the 1970s before the Tory PM took 'wrong turns' and is officially crowned Labour leader today. The article references Margaret Thatcher as a point of contrast for Burnham's leadership vision.
- America already tried - and failed - at permanent daylight saving time. Could it work now?
Legislation in Congress proposes permanent daylight saving time to eliminate the twice-yearly clock changes. A previous attempt in the 1970s failed and did not last.
- Analysis | Vance might not be wrong about Watergate being blip of a story today
The article discusses Vance's perspective on Watergate's relevance today, noting he may be historically inaccurate about the 1970s but accurate about modern scandals' fleeting nature. It highlights his claim that current scandals age rapidly, similar to fruit flies.
- ANDREW NEIL: My real beef with Streeting and Burnham? They are promoting the same dreary socialist agenda that brought this country to its knees in the 70s
Andrew Neil criticizes Streeting and Burnham for promoting a socialist agenda he compares to the 1970s, which he claims caused significant decline in the country. He argues this agenda is 'dreary' and harmful.
- What the Hell Was Going on with Cigarette Ads in the 70s?
The article discusses cigarette ads in the 1970s, highlighting their presence and impact. Cigarette ads were prevalent during this time period. The article explores what was happening with these ads.
- Analysis: Dinner shooting brings reminders of past era of political violence
The article draws parallels between current political violence and the 1960s-1970s era, marked by bitter divides and a fraying social fabric. Historians highlight the unsettling similarities in societal tensions across these periods.
- Rolling Stones legend Mick Jagger 'almost died of an overdose after buying heroin from a buddhist drug dealer' in the 1970s
Rolling Stones legend Mick Jagger nearly died from a heroin overdose in the 1970s after purchasing the drug from a Buddhist drug dealer.
- Why this McDonald's open since the 1970s has never served a single customer
A McDonald's restaurant that has been operational since the 1970s has never served any customers, highlighting an unusual business situation.