The blurb on the Government web site is vague. This would seem to be a political manoeuvre which should be referred to the electoral commission. It is very doubtful that it will give space to Hillsbrough and the Police Cover up, Steven Lawrence and the police cover up. I am not trying to decry the great achievements of the last 70 years (my life) but think it needs realism and impartiality. Basically a book for Primary School Children cannot logically be objective – give them a fucking mug and be done!
It is my life span we are talking about – started with rationing, although from my middle class home I do not remember it. Things that happened in my life that I am/was aware of – the liberation of mainly African Countries from colonialism – Cold War – 60’s liberation of culture – Vietnam War – Threat of nuclear war – Berlin Wall coming down – becoming aware of racism, and later homophobic attitudes – feminism came in sometime – North Sea oil used to kill trade unions – globalisation – the technological age – colour tv – subscription channels – lego – take away food – car ownership – avocados – lying being acceptable – foreign holidays – space exploration- central heating. Just for starters that is quite a list.