Journal of Liberal History

England Objects to the Treaty of Versailles, June 1, 1919

Journal of Liberal History

For the discussion and research of Liberal, Liberal Democrat and SDP history

Elections

  • Hastings in 1900

    The ‘khaki election’ of 1900 saw the Liberals performing poorly. This article examines one seat they gained from the Conservatives.

  • The 2001 election

    Examination of the Liberal Democrat performance in the election of 7 June 2001, with lessons for the party’s future strategy.

  • Report: 1906 remembered

    Scottish Liberal Club lecture, with Willis Pickard.

  • Every vote for Llewelyn Williams is a vote against Lloyd George

    Examination of the February 1921 by-election in Cardiganshire, where Asquithian and Lloyd George Liberals engaged in bitter internecine warfare.

  • Sepctacular victories

    Liberal wins against the odds at general elections.

  • Religion and politics

    Religion and politics. The impact of the Bradlaugh case on the Berwick-upon-Tweed by-elections of 1880 and 1881.

  • Berwick-upon-Tweed: A venal borough?

    Berwick’s reputation for electoral corruption during the nineteenth century, and the impact of bribery on voting behaviour.

  • The 1924 general election

    In contrast to the contest of 1923, the General Election of 29 October 1924 was an unmitigated disaster for the Liberals and the Party's parliamentary strength was reduced to just 40 MPs. A number of leading Liberal figures failed to emerge victorious from the contest, including the Party's leader, Herbert Henry Asquith, who lost the…

  • Letters to the Editor: Issue 74

    The 2010 election and the coalition (Michael Meadowcroft); Pat Collins (Lionel King); Punch and cartoons (Andy Connell); Henry George the socialist (Sandy Waugh).

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