Sunday, 23 February 2025

When at The National Archives be at the table

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The National Archives currently has an exhibition , just round the corner from its library. It is a replica of the Cabinet table. It feature...
Friday, 29 November 2024

Winston Churchill at 150: the post-prime ministership

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Sir Winston Churchill was born 150 years ago today. Rather like his (eventual) successor, and great admirer, Margaret Thatcher, there is a w...
Saturday, 16 November 2024

Former prime ministers and Parliament: their 'maiden' interventions

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This week Rishi Sunak has made his first intervention in the Commons as a backbencher.  It was during Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs Q...
Monday, 11 November 2024

‘A little delicate’: the 1975 Cenotaph Service

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One of the most arresting images of former prime ministers is the annual National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph. This year’s was no...
Saturday, 7 September 2024

Queen Elizabeth II: two years on

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Queen Elizabeth II died two years ago today.  At the time of her death, Her Majesty had six surviving (British) former prime ministers. They...
Friday, 5 July 2024

What now for Rishi Sunak?

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So what does the future hold for Rishi Sunak as he starts the process of becoming a premier emeritus , a former prime minister who no longer...

Former prime ministers and the 2024 General Election: not first, but equal

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One of the big stories of the General Election is Liz Truss' loss of her seat.