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The podcast about post-war British politics - since Attlee & Churchill.

Hosted by Lee David Evans, an historian of the Conservative Party, and Richard Johnson, an historian of the Labour Party.

Got a question or comment? Get in touch!

Richard: richard.johnson@qmul.ac.uk

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The podcast about post-war British politics - since Attlee & Churchill.

Hosted by Lee David Evans, an historian of the Conservative Party, and Richard Johnson, an historian of the Labour Party.

Got a question or comment? Get in touch!

Richard: richard.johnson@qmul.ac.uk

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Matters of Interest: Refurbishing Number 10 & The Crisis of Reading 42:55

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In the latest Matters of Interest, Richard tears apart the complaints made by some employees in government about the condition of Number 10 Downing Street, opening up a discussion about the refurbishments of the building over the years and the power of Number 10 versus other government departments. Then Lee takes issue with a recent report about different types of 'reading' - including digital reading and audiobooks - and makes the case for books as the pinnacle of literacy. Buying your books via the Since Attlee & Churchill Bookshop is a great way to support the podcast. Click here to visit our store: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/saac Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Who achieved 'the most significant by-election success ever’? 54:23

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In this week's podcast, Richard and Lee are joined by historian Tom Chidwick to discuss the life and times of Dick Taverne. In the early 1970s, the Labour MP for Lincoln was deselected by his party over Europe; in response, he resigned his seat and stood in a spectacular by-election. When voters went to the polls, Taverne achieved what John Curtice has called 'the most significant by-election success ever’. Why was he deselected? How did he win? And what were the longer-term consequences for Taverne - and British politics? In this episode, the following books are mentioned: 'Can the Welfare State Survive?' by Andrew Gamble. Available at: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16406/9780745698748 'Gladstone' by Roy Jenkins. Available at: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16406/9781509868292 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Matters of Interest: BBC Neutrality & Net Zero 43:08

vor 9 Tagen43:08

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In their regular mid-week episode, Lee and Richard clash on the current scandal engulfing the BBC before Richard shares some anonymous correspondence from the heart of Whitehall, exposing some of the challenges we face in being an effectively-governed nation. Enjoy listening to the Since Attlee & Churchill podcast? If so, we would be very grateful if you could leave us a 5 star review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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How did war shape our politicians? 1:08:58

vor 12 Tagen1:08:58

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In this episode, released on Remembrance Sunday, Lee and Richard discuss four titanic politicians of the twentieth century shaped by their experience of war. Clement Attlee and Harold Macmillan both served with distinction in the First World War, and Denis Healey and Edward Heath in the Second. This podcast looks at what their contribution to the war looked like - including their many brushes with death - before reflecting on the significance of their service on their political lives. In this episode, the following books are mentioned: 'The British General Election of 2019' by multiple authors. Available at: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16406/9783030742560 'The Land in Winter' by Andrew Miller. Available at: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16406/9781529354300 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Matters of Interest: Politicians Changing Names & Funding Political Parties 45:08

vor 16 Tagen45:08

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In this week's Matters of Interest, Richard shares some remarkable examples of leading British politicians who have chosen not to go by the name they were given at birth. Who did it? And why? Then Lee discusses the recent reforms to political donations in Australia, with a lively discussion about the need for - and the pitfalls of - reforming the way we fund our political parties. Did you know that there is a Since Attlee & Churchill Substack, including bonus podcasts? Find it here: https://www.sinceattleeandchurchill.com/ Buying your books via the Since Attlee & Churchill Bookshop is a great way to support the podcast. Click here to visit the shop: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/saac Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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How did the MPs' expenses scandal unfold? 1:12:21

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In this week's episode, Lee and Richard discuss the biggest political scandal of a generation: the publication of MPs' expenses in 2009. Reported on by the Daily Telegraph after the sensational leak of over a million and a half documents from Parliament, the scandal captured the attention of the nation. From duck houses to moat cleaning, phantom mortgages to packets of biscuits - every detail seemed to fascinate the public and provoke fury towards MPs. How did it unfold? Was it as bad as it seemed? And are we still living with the consequences today? In this episode, the following books are mentioned: 'The Conservative Party After Brexit' by Tim Bale. Available at: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16406/9781509546015 'No Expenses Spared' by Robert Winnett & Gordon Rayner. Available at: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16406/9781409093664 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Matters of Interest: The size of the Civil Service, Digital ID & Compulsory Voting 44:19

vor 23 Tagen44:19

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In this week's Matters of Interest, Richard reflects on the historic size of the Civil Service and considers whether Reform's plan to reduce it is really the solution to getting things done in Britain. Lee thinks back to the noughties when Labour last tried to introduce ID cards and asks what Keir Starmer could learn from Tony Blair. And the pair discuss - and disagree! - on whether compulsory voting is a good idea. Visit the Since Attlee & Churchill bookshop to find books recently discussed on the podcast: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/saac Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Why was Britain absent from the EU's beginning? 1:01:38

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In this week's podcast, we discuss one of the most important forks in the road in Britain's post-war history: when Clement Attlee's Labour government refused to take part in discussions on the Schuman Plan, which would become the European Coal and Steel Community and ultimately evolve into the European Union. What motivated their decision? Was it Germanophobia, or a devotion to socialism? And did their decision mean that European integration was set on a course that meant Britain could never truly be happy as part of the European project? We discuss these questions - and more! In this podcast, the following books are mentioned: 'The Death of Consensus: 100 Years of British Political Nightmares' by Phil Tinline. Available at: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16406/9781805260356 'Another England: How to Reclaim Our National Story' by Caroline Lucas. Available at: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16406/9781804941591 More generally, buying your books via the Since Attlee & Churchill page on Bookshop.org is a great way to support the podcast. Click here to visit the shop: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/saac Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Matters of Interest: 'Are the old Political Parties over?' & Thatcher's Legacy 45:28

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Richard kicks off this week's 'Matters of Interest' episode by discussing whether the old political parties in Britain - the Conservatives and Labour - are dying, changing, or simply finding they have new competitors vying for power. Lee focuses on the question of Margaret Thatcher's legacy, one he is keen to defend - and Richard even keener to condemn. Visit the Since Attlee & Churchill bookshop to find books recently discussed on the podcast: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/saac Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Did Margaret Thatcher have to resign as Prime Minister? 1:12:32

vor 5 weeks1:12:32

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October 2025 marks 100 years since the birth of Margaret Thatcher. In this week's podcast, Lee and Richard discuss the dramatic events that came in her sixty-sixth year: her downfall as Prime Minister. Why did she resign after eleven and a half years in Number 10? Could she have fought on? And if she had stayed in power, would she have won the 1991/2 general election? Listen to find out their answers to these questions - and more. In this episode, the following books are mentioned: 'The World We Have Lost' by Peter Laslett. Available at: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16406/9780367705329 'The Man Who Was Thursday' by G. K. Chesterton. Available at: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16406/9781513271842 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Matters of Interest: Political Awareness, Party Memberships & Public Loos 41:47

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This week, Lee and Richard discuss whether the public really pay attention to politics - with Lee challenging the shibboleth of some political commentators that very few people really pay attention to what is going on in Westminster. They also discuss party memberships, following news that the Lib Dem membership has halved in the last five years. And Richard shares his thoughts on the importance of free-to-use toilets in public spaces, in a discussion that ranges from the London Underground to Japan via one of Barbara Castle's first ever political campaigns. Since Attlee & Churchill Substack, featuring bonus podcasts: https://www.sinceattleeandchurchill.com/ Since Attlee & Churchill bookshop: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/saac Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Was Barbara Castle Labour's Iron Lady? 1:13:22

vor 6 weeks1:13:22

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115 years ago this week, one of Labour's most iconic politicians was born. Barbara Castle grew up in Yorkshire before attending Oxford University and becoming a Labour MP in 1945. For over three decades, she was one of the best-known MPs in the country and one of the most forceful advocates for socialism. In this episode, Lee interviews Richard about Castle's life and achievements and Richard explains why she is his favourite Labour politician of all time. In this episode, the following books are mentioned: 'A Year with Gilbert White' by Jenny Uglow. Available at: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16406/9780571354184 'The Castle Diaries 1964-1976' by Barbara Castle. Available at: https://amzn.to/4732K78 Did you know there is also a Since Attlee & Churchill Substack? Find it at: https://www.sinceattleeandchurchill.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Matters of Interest: Tory Conference, ECHR & Churchill's Boozy Prescription 34:46

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Throughout the month of October, Lee and Richard are experimenting with mid-week editions of Matters of Interest. In this first episode, Lee returns from Conservative Party Conference and shares his thoughts on Margaret Thatcher's legacy and the Tories' newly announced policies. And Richard discovers an almost century-old prescription given to Winston Churchill by an American doctor, which reveals a great deal about what it was like to live (and be treated) in America under prohibition. Since Attlee & Churchill Substack, featuring bonus podcasts: https://www.sinceattleeandchurchill.com/ Since Attlee & Churchill bookshop: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/saac Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Crucible of Conference (Episode 2 of 2): The Conservatives' 2005 Party Conference 1:08:07

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In the second part of their miniseries on consequential party conferences, Richard and Lee discuss the Conservatives' 2005 gathering in Blackpool. In the wake of their third successive election defeat, Tories gathered on the Fylde coast to mull over the choice of leader. The front-runner at the start of proceedings would bomb on the conference stage and a little known MP would emerge as the leader-in-waiting - setting him on course to the party leadership and 10 Downing Street. In this episode, the following books are mentioned: 'Looking for Rights in All the Wrong Places' by Emily Zackin. Available at: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16406/9780691155784 'The Past Masters' by Harold Macmillan. Available at: https://amzn.to/4gZ2N8M Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Crucible of Conference (Episode 1 of 2): Labour's 1952 Party Conference 1:01:50

vor 8 weeks1:01:50

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With party conference season underway, Lee and Richard begin a new two-part miniseries discussing some of the most consequential Labour and Conservative conferences in the post-war era. First up is Labour's 1952 conference in Morecambe. Amidst pelting rain, Britain's socialists gathered in opposition for the first time in over a decade. The party was deeply split over its own record in government and its future direction - with combustible speeches and outrageous heckling dominating the proceedings in the hall. In this episode, the following books are mentioned: 'Our Evenings' by Alan Hollinghurst. Available at: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16406/9781447208242 'Athelstan: The Making of England' by Tom Holland. Available at: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16406/9780141987330 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Why did John Major resign (and then stand again for) the Tory leadership? 1:11:36

vor 9 weeks1:11:36

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In June 1995, John Major shocked the political world by resigning as Leader of the Conservative Party. But in the very next sentence of his resignation statement, he confirmed that he would be standing to be his own successor. Why? What did he hope to achieve? Who stood against him? And what were the consequences? We look back 30 years to these dramatic political events and ask what lessons other political leaders, including Keir Starmer, could learn from them. In this episode, the following books are mentioned: 'The Rage of Party' by George Owers. Available at: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16406/9781408719091 'Making Americans' by Desmond King. Available at: https://amzn.to/4mAIJe9 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Labour Lives Cut Short (Episode 3 of 3): John Smith 1:25:01

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We conclude our miniseries on the Labour politicians whose lives came to premature ends with John Smith. After spending his early life practising law in Scotland, Smith served in the Wilson and Callaghan governments before 1979. In opposition, he was never far from the action - and in 1992 was chosen overwhelmingly to lead the Labour Party. Yet after just 22 months in charge, he died of a heart attack. How different would Labour, and Britain, have been if he lived? We think very, very different indeed... In this episode, the following books are mentioned: 'British By-Elections 1769–2025: The 88 By-Election Campaigns That Shaped Our Politics' edited by Iain Dale. Available at: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16406/9781785909788 'The Secret Life of Special Advisers' by Peter Cardwell. Available at: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16406/9781785907395 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Labour Lives Cut Short (Episode 2 of 3): Anthony Crosland 1:16:11

vor 11 weeks1:16:11

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In part two of our mini-series looking at the Labour politicians whose lives came to tragic and premature ends, we turn to Anthony Crosland. Having established himself as one of the lighthouses of socialist thinking in Britain, Crosland became a senior minister in the Harold Wilson and Jim Callaghan governments. He left his mark wherever he went, including his fierce attacks on grammar schools. Crosland died, unexpectedly, of a stroke whilst serving as Foreign Secretary. But was that the limit of his potential? Or could he have gone on to lead the Labour Party - even to defeat Margaret Thatcher and become Prime Minister? In this episode, the following books are mentioned: 'Singing the Blues: 30 Years Of Tory Civil War' by John Redwood. Available at: https://amzn.to/4p6XN5L 'SDP: The Birth, Life, and Death of the Social Democratic Party' by Ivor Crewe & Anthony King. Available at: https://amzn.to/4mRAUSk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Labour Lives Cut Short (Episode 1 of 3): Hugh Gaitskell 1:25:06

vor 12 weeks1:25:06

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Richard and Lee begin a new mini-series looking at the Labour politicians whose lives came to tragic and premature ends, starting with Hugh Gaitskell. After becoming Chancellor just five years into his time as an MP, Gaitskell became the flagbearer for the Labour Right and, in 1955, the successor to Clement Attlee. His first meeting with the voters ended in defeat, but in 1963 he looked to be on the precipice of power. Then his health failed him. How did Gaitskell die? Would he have won the 1964 election? And would a Gaitskell premiership have been different to a Harold Wilson one? Lee and Richard delve into these questions - and more! In this episode, the following books are mentioned: 'Friends And Rivals: Crosland, Jenkins and Healey' by Giles Radice. Available at: https://amzn.to/4lW4SDt 'Poland: A history' by Adam Zamoyski. Available at: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16406/9780007556212 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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How did Churchill use Chartwell to change the course of history? 59:52

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For this episode, Lee and Richard are joined by Katherine Carter, the curator of Chartwell, Churchill's country home, and the best-selling author of 'Churchill's Citadel'. Their discussion ranges from Churchill's decision to buy a semi-ruined home in rural Kent to the remarkable cast of characters - from Britain and around the world - that he invited to meet with him there. Throughout Churchill's wilderness years the connections he forged, and the information that was shared at Chartwell, changed the course of British history. Katherine's book, 'Churchill's Citadel', is available now in paperback: https://amzn.to/45Z6hnJ In this podcast, the following books are mentioned: 'London is the Place for Me: Black Britons, Citizenship and the Politics of Race' by Kennetta Hammond Perry. Available at: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16406/9780190909949 'How not to be a political wife' by Sarah Vine. Available at: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16406/9780008746575 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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"Alice, who the **** is Alice?" 55:24

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Alice Mahon may not be a well-remembered figure today, but for 18 years she served as MP for Halifax. In this episode, Lee and Richard discuss how this working class Yorkshirewoman entered the House of Commons and how her left-wing politics were received in Tony Blair's Labour Party. In doing so, they reflect on Blair's style of party management - in which left-wingers like Mahon were tolerated - and how it contrasts with Sir Keir Starmer's approach today. The episode finishes by asking whether, as Mahon apparently claimed, she was the inspiration for the Smokey song 'Living next door to Alice.' In this episode, the following books are mentioned: 'Shattered Nation: Inequality and the Geography of A Failing State' by Danny Dorling. 'The Man Who Was Saturday: The Extraordinary Life of Airey Neave' by Patrick Bishop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Bonus: What was it like working for Ted Heath? 45:34

vor 14 weeks45:34

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In a special bonus episode to mark 25,000 downloads of the Since Attlee & Churchill podcast, Lee and Richard interview Dr Mark Garnett, a renowned historian of the Conservative Party and researcher for Ted Heath on the former prime minister’s memoirs. They discuss Heath’s approach to writing his much-anticipated autobiography; his ideology; how he came to terms with Thatcherism; and why he stayed around in the House of Commons for so long - a full 26 years after he lost the Tory leadership in 1975. About Mark Garnett Mark is a political historian. He is the author of biographies of Keith Joseph and Willie Whitelaw, among other prominent post-war politicians, and has written on a wide range of political matters. He is the co-author of Keeping the Red Flag Flying, a history of the Labour Party in opposition, and has recently published books on Conservatism and the prime ministership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Whatever happened to the Young Conservatives? 1:00:43

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In 1949, the Young Conservatives boasted 160,000 members. They were the largest political youth organisation in the free world. Their social events were iconic and thousands of marriages, it was said, had been formed after encounters at Young Conservative committee meetings or balls. But by the mid-1960s, the organisation was declining; by the 1980s, it was in freefall. So what happened to the Young Conservatives? And can the Tories, or any other party, engage young people once again as members? In this episode, the following books are mentioned: 'Planes, Trains and Toilet Doors' by Matt Chorley. Available at: https://amzn.to/4gJ10of 'Ruling the Void: The Hollowing of Western Democacy' by Peter Mair. Available at: https://amzn.to/4gEUv5P Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Was 'Black Wednesday' actually a good day for Britain? 1:08:55

vor 16 weeks1:08:55

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Black Wednesday, also known as the Sterling Crisis of 1992, is one of the most traumatic events in Britain's post-war economic history. It left Britain looking devalued and powerless compared to the economic powerhouse of Germany, whilst for John Major and his government it was a blow to their economic credibility from which they would never recover. But was it actually a bad day for Britain? And what was its legacy as Britain thought about joining the Euro, and eventually leaving the European Union, in the years ahead? Lee and Richard discuss this, and more, in this week's episode. The special bonus episode of Since Attlee & Churchill on the 1955 election is available now. Click here to listen: https://www.sinceattleeandchurchill.com/p/bonus-podcast-the-1955-general-election In this episode, the following books are mentioned: 'Trials of the State: Law and the Decline of Politics' by Jonathan Sumption 'Thatcher' by Clare Beckett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Attlee vs Churchill Elections (Episode 3 of 3): The 1951 General Election 1:11:42

vor 17 weeks1:11:42

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The third and final instalment of a special mini-series on the Attlee versus Churchill elections turns to the 1951 general election. In some respects, it was a repeat of the contest 20 months earlier - similar candidates, similar ideas, and a similar number of votes for both parties. But due to the workings of the electoral system, it gave the Conservatives and Winston Churchill a small majority in the House of Commons. Could Clement Attlee have avoided this election, or the defeat which brought to an end six years of Labour government? Lee and Richard discuss - and often disagree! In this episode, the following books are mentioned: 'A prime minister remembers' by Francis Williams 'Viking Economics' by George Lakey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Attlee vs Churchill Elections (Episode 2 of 3): The 1950 General Election 1:04:49

vor 18 weeks1:04:49

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The 1950 general election, the second contest between Clement Attlee and Winston Churchill, came four and a half years after Labour's landslide victory at the end of the Second World War. In many ways, this election was a referendum on the agenda implemented by Attlee as prime minister, from the NHS to the nationalisation of 20% of the economy. For Winston Churchill, 1950 was an opportunity to try and reclaim power after his shock rejection in 1945. Throughout, there was drama and the laying of the foundations for post-war British politics. In this podcast, Lee and Richard chart the election battle from the party's preparations through to the results and aftermath. The following books are mentioned in this episode: 'Patrick Gordon Walker: A Political and Family History' by Alan Gordon Walker. Available here: https://amzn.to/3GOvzvd 'The Diary of a Nobody' by George & Weedon Grossmith. Available here: https://amzn.to/459Ob1W Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Attlee vs Churchill Elections (Episode 1 of 3): The 1945 General Election 1:15:20

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The 1945 general election is undeniably one of the key turning points in modern British history. It's also the first of three general elections that the namesakes of this podcast - Winston Churchill and Clement Attlee - fought against each other as leaders of their parties. In this first of three special episodes charting the Attlee vs Churchill elections, Lee and Richard look back at the contest that took place 80 years ago this month - featuring scuffles about when the election should be; rogue radio broadcasts that undermined the Tory campaign; and the curious history of 'Wakes Weeks' which saw polling day delayed in parts of the north and Scotland. The podcasts concludes by reflecting on the enormous consequences of this election for Britain. In this episode, the following books are mentioned: 'Election '45: Reflections on the Revolution in Britain' by Austin Mitchell. 'Conservatism (Short Histories)' by Mark Garnett. Available at: https://amzn.to/4gIhk8T Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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What happened when Tony Blair cut benefits for single mums? 1:05:43

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In 1997, Tony Blair returned Labour to power with a landslide majority. But many people who hoped for radical change were left disappointed when he announced that Labour would continue with the Tory plan to scrap the Lone Parent Premium, a welfare top up for single parents. Lone parents protested; Labour MPs revolted; and Blair had to decide whether to plough on with the measure or surrender to his backbenchers. In the week after Keir Starmer buckled under pressure from his MPs over the Personal Independent Payment, Lee and Richard look at Blair's approach to a similar dilemma almost three decades ago. In this episode, the following books are mentioned: 'Queen James: The Life and Loves of Britain’s First King' by Gareth Russell. Available at: https://amzn.to/44vEJEN 'Storyteller: The Life of Roald Dahl' by Donald Sturrock. Available at: https://amzn.to/4lcmA5N Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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What were the Kennedys up to in Britain? 1:04:39

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In this special episode, we're joined by Presidential historian Alvin S. Felzenberg to discuss the rich and complex relationship between the Kennedy clan and the United Kingdom. How did this Irish American family, whose patriarch was appointed American Ambassador to Britain, cope with being in England? How did it shape the young Kennedy children? And what relationship would they, including John F. Kennedy, have with Britain and its leaders in years to come? In this episode, the following books are mentioned: 'Rules of Civility' by Amor Towles. Available at: https://amzn.to/46lXjl3 'Progressively Worse: The Burden of Bad Ideas in British Schools' by Robert Peal. Available at: https://amzn.to/4l2yM9b Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Why did Stanley Baldwin secretly donate 20% of his wealth to the nation? 1:04:31

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In 1919, a remarkable letter appeared in The Times. The author had estimated the value of his estate and decided to give 20% of it to the government as a 'thank offering' for the sacrifices made in the First World War. The letter was simply signed 'F.S.T.'. It would be several years before people discovered that the letters stood for 'Financial Secretary to the Treasury', the job held by future Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin. In this podcast, Lee and Richard ask how and why Baldwin made this staggering yet secret gift and what it tells us about Britain's much overlooked three-time prime minister. In this episode, the following books are mentioned: 'The Conservative Human Rights Revolution: European Identity, Transnational Politics, and the Origins of the European Convention' by Marco Duranti. Available at: https://amzn.to/46Da89a 'Land of Shame and Glory: Britain 2021–22' by Peter Hennessy. Available at: https://amzn.to/3KnO7DQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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