jan 1, 1973 - Britain became apart of the EEC
Description:
This was a divisive issue. Some of Heath's own backbenchers were opposed. No referendum had occurred. Labour used this to in it's 1974 election manifesto to promised that the government renegotiate Heath's terms and put the issue to the public to decide.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1973
Now
~ 51 years ago
