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“[I am against] the Treaty of Rome which entrenches laissez faire as its philosophy and chooses bureaucracy as its administrative method.” quote by Tony Benn
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“[I am against] the Treaty of Rome which entrenches laissez faire as its philosophy and chooses bureaucracy as its administrative method.”

Tony Benn

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Source Speech: Labour Party Conference, 1975

He opposes the Treaty of Rome, viewing it as promoting laissez‑faire and bureaucratic control.

In simple terms: Opposes Treaty for promoting laissez‑faire and bureaucracy.

Key Takeaway

Critically assess economic treaties.

Themes

politics economics sovereignty

Mood

critical analytical

Type

political economic

When to use this quote

  • policy debate
  • parliamentary discussion
  • public forums

Key Concepts

European integration laissez‑faire bureaucracy

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is bureaucracy always negative?
  • What alternatives exist to laissez‑faire?
A Different Perspective

Treaty may have benefits for trade.

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