What was Hewlett's stance on affiliation to the Labour Party?
He was in favour of it
He was against it
He was indifferent
He had no comment
Answer
Opposed to the Labour Party's affiliation, Hewlett argued that unions should prioritize their industrial role rather than engaging in partisan politics. He believed that aligning with the Labour Party could compromise their independence and effectiveness in representing workers' interests. Hewlett advocated for a separation between the trade union movement and political parties.
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