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Since Attlee & Churchill
The podcast about post-war British politics - since Attlee & Churchill.
Hosted by Lee David Evans, an historian of the Conservative Party, and Richard Johnson, an historian of the Labour Party.
Since Attlee & Churchill is also available as a Substack, which includes special bonus podcast episodes for premium subscribers. Visit www.sinceattleeandchurchill.com to find out more.
Got a question? You can contact Richard and Lee on sinceattleeandchurchill@substack.com.
Podcasting since 2024 • 31 episodes
Since Attlee & Churchill
Latest Episodes
What happened when Tony Blair cut benefits for single mums?
In 1997, Tony Blair returned Labour to power with a landslide majority. But many people who hoped for radical change were left disappointed when he announced that Labour would continue with the Tory plan to scrap the Lone Parent Premium, a welf...
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What were the Kennedys up to in Britain?
In this special episode, we're joined by Presidential historian Alvin S. Felzenberg to discuss the rich and complex relationship between the Kennedy clan and the United Kingdom. How did this Irish American family, whose patriarch was appointed ...
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Why did Stanley Baldwin secretly donate 20% of his wealth to the nation?
In 1919, a remarkable letter appeared in The Times. The author had estimated the value of his estate and decided to give 20% of it to the government as a 'thank offering' for the sacrifices made in the First World War. The letter was simply sig...
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How did 'Women Against the Common Market' try to keep Britain out of Europe?
In 1970, an eccentric and passionate Eurosceptic campaign group was founded: Women Against the Common Market. Its founder, Anne Kerr (a former Labour MP) was determined to prevent Britain's entry into the European Economic Community and wanted ...
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