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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 • 30 episodes
Since Attlee & Churchill
Latest Episodes
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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Was Eden right about Suez after all?
The 1956 Suez Crisis has gone down as one of the most shameful events in modern British history. After Egyptian leader Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalised the Suez Canal, part owned by the United Kingdom, the British government desperately sought t...
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Did Labour choose the wrong Miliband brother?
After 13 years in government, the 2010 general election saw Labour ejected from office and on the hunt for a new leader. Curiously, two brothers - David and Ed Miliband - stood against each other in a five-way battle to lead the party. This div...
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