33 Photos That Define British Political History
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The article showcases 33 iconic photos from recent British political history and explains how each image came to symbolize or encapsulate a key moment or figure.
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Many photos have come to define politicians in the public imagination, from Thatcher in a tank to Ed Miliband struggling to eat a bacon sandwich.
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Certain photos illustrate seismic political events, like Chamberlain returning from Munich or the shock on the faces of the Brexit campaigners after their surprise win.
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The photos demonstrate how political imagery can inspire, like the NHS founders, or reveal privilege and entitlement, like the Bullingdon Club group shot.
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Though they capture split seconds, these photos tell rich stories and their symbolism often endures for decades as historical shorthand.