Writings of Aneurin Bevan offer lessons for contemporary politics

The writings of Aneurin Bevan have been overlooked and are as relevant today as ever, a Cardiff University academic argues. Dr Nye Davies of the Wales Governance Centre has studied the articles of Aneurin Bevan which were written for socialist publication Tribune .Seventy two articles have been included in a new collection, This is my Truth: Aneurin Bevan in Tribune , covering a range of topics and commentary on political events. This year marks 75 years since the NHS was established, which Bevan was instrumental in driving through. Dr Davies said: "Bevan lives on in Britain's collective memory. The NHS is still considered as one of the most important British national institutions, and his name is synonymous with it. "Bevan is hailed as a great orator. Despite the admiration and respect reserved for Bevan, his legacy has often-times been reduced to snappy quotes and one-liners that can fit onto a tea towel or a Twitter banner.