1981 Press Photo Social Dems Launch New Party Shirley Wms/Roy Jenkins/Wm Rogers

The Social Democrats Launch Their New Party: The launching took place today of the Social Democratic party. with a press conference given by the four founder members, Mrs Shirley Williams, Roy Jenkins, William Rodgers and Dr David Owen. The colours of the new party are red, white and blue, with a membership fee of ~9-, Shirley Williams declared that the people "Hunger for a new beginning". Photo Shows: Mr Roy Jenkins one of the leaders of the new Social Democratic party gives a wave as he leaves the Connaught Rooms in London after the launch and first press conference.

Photo measures 10 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 03-03-1981.

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