From local gentry to Commander of the Fleets, JB Seatrobe charts the rise of a naval legend
by Kelvin Hopkins MP / 15 Apr 2013
Kelvin Hopkins shares a treasure from the early days of social reform
by Donald Cameron / 10 Apr 2013
The MP for Canterbury was best known for his far-reaching ideas about streamlining the postal system, finds Donald Cameron
by Nik Darlington / 15 Mar 2013
Nik Darlington recalls a Budget that shook the nation, 29 April 1909
by Jon Ashworth MP / 21 Feb 2013
The Labour MP champions his Leicester South Labour party banner
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by Douglas Hurd / 21 Feb 2013
Douglas Hurd looks back at a memorable orator and formidable cabinet minister whose career as chancellor was cut short by his early death
by Anne Marie Morris MP / 28 Jan 2013
The Tory MP for Newton Abbot is galvanised by the powerful words of eminent Victorian Conservative statesman Benjamin Disraeli
by JB Seatrobe / 28 Jan 2013
JB Seatrobe looks back at the honourable tradition that is the Black Rod, and discovers it’s not just a Westminster convention
by JB Seatrobe / 14 Dec 2012
JB Seatrobe looks back at the career of a political authoritarian who was the thorn in the side of two kings
by Robert Philpot / 14 Dec 2012
When a US president’s career takes a downward turn, that is the time to watch them, says Robert Philpot. The night is always darkest just before the dawn of a revitalised term in office
by Mary Hollingsworth / 28 Nov 2012
Mary Hollingsworth investigates the power of a political dynasty at the court of a Renaissance pontiff
by Matthew Laban / 08 Apr 2013
Matthew Laban tells the amusing and touching story of a Speaker who made the role his own, but drank a little too often along the way, Dr Horace King
by Nik Darlington / 25 Feb 2013
Nik Darlington looks back to a messy 1902 debate on saving a famous view
by JB Seatrobe / 21 Feb 2013
JB Seatrobe follows the career of a politician who was a good writer but an indifferent MP
by Peter Snow / 13 Feb 2013
As our hearts are fluttering with romance this week, Peter Snow reminds us of Valentine's Day fifty years ago, when things didn't remain quite as rosy for PM Harold Wilson
by JB Seatrobe / 28 Jan 2013
JB Seatrobe looks back on the career of a rebel who was a better businessman than politician
by Nik Darlington / 25 Jan 2013
Nik Darlington raises a glass to the 2 May 1895 beer duty debate
by Karl Turner MP / 14 Dec 2012
On how a 1984 photograph reminds him of strength in solidarity and the union movement at its best
by Nik Darlington / 13 Dec 2012
A free press was the hot topic on 20 June 1836, says Nik Darlington
by JB Seatrobe / 28 Nov 2012
JB Seatrobe follows the career of a champion of custody rights and copyright law
by Stephen Williams MP / 26 Nov 2012
The Bristol West MP presents a Lloyd George gem from his commemorative collection
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