Striking For Ford

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Set against the backdrop of the 1978 winter of discontent, the story follows a trainee personnel officer navigating the challenges of a militant car factory in Liverpool. It offers a vivid portrayal of a polarized society grappling with petrol shortages, high unemployment, and widespread public service strikes. The narrative captures the tensions of the era, culminating in the surprising electoral defeat of a socialist government by Margaret Thatcher in 1979, providing a unique perspective on this transformative period in British history.