Episode 28: The 1956 Constitutional Talks

Dr. Thum Ping Tjin, University of Oxford

06-May-16 15:00

Episode 28: The 1956 Constitutional Talks

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At the end of 1955, Chief Minister David Marshall’s popularity was at an all-time high. Five months and seven days later, after a failure to win independence at the Constitutional Talks with the British in London, he resigned. What happened? In this episode, PJ Thum recounts the events of the Talks, the failings and failures of Singapore's politicians, and reflects on what David Marshall's 14 months in office tell us about what makes a great leader.

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