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I think politics can no longer be assigned to parliamentary activity and it probably never could be. But politics with a
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"I think politics can no longer be assigned to parliamentary activity and it probably never could be. But politics with a small p and the history of trade union movement really interests me"

- Saffron Burrows

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This quote by Saffron Burrows recommends that politics is no longer limited to the activities of parliament, and may have never been. Rather, she is more interested in the history of the trade union movement and politics on a smaller sized scale. This could be analyzed as a call for more grassroots activism and a focus on the everyday politics of individuals's lives. Burrows is most likely suggesting that the power of politics lies not only in the decisions of governments, however likewise in the collective action of people and communities. She is stressing the significance of understanding the history of the trade union movement and its effect on the lives of everyday individuals. By doing so, we can acquire a better understanding of how politics impacts our lives and how we can use it to develop positive change.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Saffron Burrows somewhere between January 1, 1973 and today. She was a famous Actress from England. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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