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Review: Keynes-Hayek

by Keith Simpson / 24 Feb 2012

Keith Simpson reviews a book that documents the clash of ideas between John Maynard Keynes and Friedrich Hayek

The best books of 2011

by Keith Simpson / 23 Dec 2011

Keith Simpson MP names his favourites from the past year

Review: Everyday Life in British Government

by Keith Simpson / 02 Sep 2011

Keith Simpson reviews a historical study of Britiain's government departments

Review: The Macmillan Diaries Vol II

by Keith Simpson / 24 Jun 2011

Keith Simpson reviews the second volume of Harold Macmillan's diaries, finding they reveal the Conservative PM to be hard-working but divisive figure

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Review: The Taste of War

by Keith Simpson / 25 Apr 2011

Keith Simpson MP reviews Lizzie Collingham's book on how the politics and practicalities of food influence warfare

On the fiftieth anniversary of his first election, Sir Peter Tapsell talks to Keith Simpson MP about working for Anthony Eden, chats with Enoch Powell and taking on advice from Harold MacmillanSir Peter Hannay Bailey Tapsell born in 1930, is just one election away from, becoming ‘Father of the House’.

Review: The Conservatives: A History

by Keith Simpson / 27 Jan 2012

Keith Simpson reviews Robin Harris's one-volume history of the Conservative Party

Review: A Walk-On Part

by Keith Simpson / 28 Sep 2011

The latest installment of Chris Mullin's highly popular diaries from his time as a Labour MP get the once-over by Keith Simpson MP

The books you need to read on Afghanistan

by Keith Simpson / 29 Jul 2011

Keith Simpson MP reviews a quartet of exposés of European dealings in Afghanistan, and an academic look at frontier life in preindependence India

The summer reading guide

by Keith Simpson / 23 Jun 2011

Keith Simpson picks the best reads for the summer break

Book Reviews: Book up for summer

by Keith Simpson / 18 Jun 2009

Books editor Keith Simpson selects the Total Politics essential reading listAs Parliamentarians prepare for their summer recess in a reflective and sombre mood, it gives them and others interested in politics a chance to select from a rich choice of this year's books that will stretch their grey cells.