Parveen Akhtar, Aston University Reform’s success at the expense of Labour and the Conservatives in recent local elections has triggered speculation that it is on course for significantly more representation in parliament at the next general election. This is a remarkable position for such a young party to be in. And perhaps just
Title: Churchill: An Extraordinary Life Authors: Sarah Gristwood, Margaret Gaskin, National Trust Books In the vast ocean of literature dedicated to the iconic British statesman Winston Churchill, “Churchill: An Extraordinary Life” emerges as a unique and captivating exploration of a man whose legacy is as immense as the history he helped shape. Authored
Title: The Wicked Wit of Winston Churchill Author: Dominique Enright In this week’s literary column, we turn our attention to a delightful compilation that captures the essence of one of Britain’s most iconic figures. “The Wicked Wit of Winston Churchill” is more than just a book; it’s a curation of history, humour, and
Title: Endgame Author: Omid Scobie In the world of royal biographies, “Endgame” stands as a groundbreaking exploration of the tumultuous times the British monarchy finds itself embroiled in as it navigates the transition from Queen Elizabeth II to King Charles III. Authored by the distinguished royal journalist Omid Scobie, renowned for his previous
Steve Baker, a British Conservative Party politician and former Brexit Minister, has spoken out about the extreme stress and depression he experienced after the Brexit vote in 2016. In an interview with The Times, Baker revealed that he has not felt happy since the referendum result was announced. Baker was one of the
Nicholas Allen, Royal Holloway University of London Liz Truss resigned as the Conservative party leader just 45 days after being elected to that position. She was forced out by her backbenchers because of a disastrously misjudged mini-budget, concerns about her competency and a catastrophic collapse in the Conservatives’ poll ratings. She is now
Sean Lang, Anglia Ruskin University When the late historian Sir Ben Pimlott embarked on his 1996 biography, his colleagues expressed surprise that he should consider Queen Elizabeth II worthy of serious study at all. Yet Pimlott’s judgement proved sound and, if few academics have followed his lead, the political role of the monarchy
US military justice as handed down in wartime Britain was found to be racially biased against black American servicemen. Tim Luckhurst, Durham University Eighty years ago this summer, 150,000 American servicemen were in the UK to support the allied campaign against Nazi occupied Europe. The British government hoped their presence would strengthen the
Some people talk about the European Convention of Human Rights as if it was imposed on the unwilling British by our continental neighbours, but the reality may surprise you. Europe united by democracy and human rights? So whose idea was that? The European Convention on Human Rights came into effect on 3 September