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The Heaven 17 Manifesto

Max Bell, No. 1, 1 September 1984

Once upon a time, Heaven 17 presented themselves as the dynamic young businessmen of pop. But now they've crossed sides to support the miners, the Labour Party, feminism, and the fight against Thatcherism.

On the face of it, it could be just another trendy pose. Max Bell takes a journey through Glenn, Martyn and Ian's pasts to discover the real roots of their personal politics.

Total word count of piece: 1378

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