Since Attlee & Churchill
Since Attlee & Churchill
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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 [email protected].
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The podcast delves into various themes related to British political history since the Attlee and Churchill eras, such as political leadership, party dynamics, and historical relationships. Specific topics include Labour's shifting stance on Zionism, Margaret Thatcher's ascension within the Conservative Party, and the governance challenges faced by the 1964 Labour government, with episodes referencing influential political figures and key elections.

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.
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There was a time when you could barely tune into the news without the cryptically named ‘1922 Committee’ being in the headlines. The future of Prime Ministers seemed to depend upon its deliberations – as well as who might be forming the next government. But how did this group of Tory MPs, originally founded as a self-help group for newly elected Parliamentarians, acquire its role as one of the key institutions in the Conservative Party? And is it a force for good in the party?
In this episode, the following books are mentioned:
‘Trump: The Art of the Deal’ by Donald Trump. Available at: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16406/9781847943033
‘The 1922 Committee: Power Behind the Scenes’ by Philip Norton. Available at: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16406/9781526173300
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Buying books via the Since Attlee & Churchill Bookshop is a great way to support the podcast. Click here to visit the shop: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/saac
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Since Attlee & Churchill is a podcast about post-war British politics – since Attlee & Churchill – and is hosted by Lee David Evans, an historian of the Conservative Party, and Richard Johnson, an historian of the Labour Party.
Enjoy ad-free listening, bonus episodes and show your support for the podcast by joining the Since Attlee & Churchill Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/SinceAttleeAndChurchill
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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