Britain 1979 to 2019: Forty Years of Political Whiplash

Since 1979 the United Kingdom has made several dramatic turns in politics. The Conservatives thought they saved the country from slow destruction only to have Labour save the country from the Conservatives. Now, with Brexit, who will save the country?  Professor Jack Butt of the JMU History Department and Mr. Howard Carrier of JMU Libraries will discuss the country’s recent turmoil.  An open discussion with audience members will follow the presentation.