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Winston Churchill in the British MediaWales

Winston Churchill in the British Media: Wales [This chapter shows that even in English-language newspapers in Wales, responses to Churchill displayed Welsh sentiments. Many newspapers expressed Welsh identities and interests by praising and supporting David Lloyd George. Churchill was frequently compared to Lloyd George, and their close friendship was emphasized throughout the war. While most newspapers supported Churchill and his government, Welsh-specific issues, such as the discussion over the proposed establishment of a Welsh Office in 1943, as well as the miners’ strike of 1944, showed their distinct Welsh identities and disaffectedness with English politicians. Nevertheless, the Welsh press avoided attacking Churchill on these occasions. The English-language newspapers occasionally expressed clear Welsh sentiments derived from Welsh identities; however, Welshness was accommodated within British identities during wartime.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

Winston Churchill in the British MediaWales

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Springer International Publishing
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978-3-030-48251-0
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97 –125
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[This chapter shows that even in English-language newspapers in Wales, responses to Churchill displayed Welsh sentiments. Many newspapers expressed Welsh identities and interests by praising and supporting David Lloyd George. Churchill was frequently compared to Lloyd George, and their close friendship was emphasized throughout the war. While most newspapers supported Churchill and his government, Welsh-specific issues, such as the discussion over the proposed establishment of a Welsh Office in 1943, as well as the miners’ strike of 1944, showed their distinct Welsh identities and disaffectedness with English politicians. Nevertheless, the Welsh press avoided attacking Churchill on these occasions. The English-language newspapers occasionally expressed clear Welsh sentiments derived from Welsh identities; however, Welshness was accommodated within British identities during wartime.]

Published: Jul 18, 2020

Keywords: Winston Churchill; Wales; David Lloyd George; Plaid Cymru; Coal miners

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