by Keith Simpson / 25 May 2012
Keith Simpson reviews a diary that reveals Spicer's relationship with five prime ministers and four Conservative Party leaders
by Keith Simpson / 27 Jan 2012
Keith Simpson reviews Robin Harris's one-volume history of the Conservative Party
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
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
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by Keith Simpson / 23 Jun 2011
Keith Simpson picks the best reads for the summer break
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.
by Keith Simpson / 29 Jun 2008
Surprisingly, there’s still a market for political memoirs anddiaries.
by Keith Simpson / 24 Feb 2012
Keith Simpson reviews a book that documents the clash of ideas between John Maynard Keynes and Friedrich Hayek
by Keith Simpson / 23 Dec 2011
Keith Simpson MP names his favourites from the past year
by Keith Simpson / 02 Sep 2011
Keith Simpson reviews a historical study of Britiain's government departments
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
by Keith Simpson / 25 Apr 2011
Keith Simpson MP reviews Lizzie Collingham's book on how the politics and practicalities of food influence warfare
by Keith Simpson / 20 Dec 2008
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 Macmillan
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