The Bevanite

The Bevanite was a supporter of Aneurin Bevan, a key British politician who founded the National Health Service (NHS) in 1948. Bevanites believed in strong public health services funded and operated by the government, emphasizing social equality and access to healthcare for all. They generally supported socialist ideas, including increased government intervention in the economy, higher public spending, and workers' rights. The movement reflected a commitment to reducing social inequalities and ensuring fundamental services like healthcare were available universally, contrasting with more moderate or conservative approaches that favored private or market-based solutions.