1910-1929
The 1924 Labour Government and the Failure of the Whips
The party whips, the collapse of the government and the decline of the Liberal Party.
7 December 1916: Asquith, Lloyd George and the crisis of Liberalism
An analysis of the partnership between the Liberal leaders which finally split under the strains of war.
A truly remarkable man – but not a universal man
Review of Richard Davenport-Hines, Universal Man: The Seven Lives of John Maynard Keynes (William Collins, 2015).
Asquith: friendship, love and betrayal
How did Liberal Prime Minister H. H. Asquith’s friendships and relationships affect his political decisions?
The 1918 coupon election and its consequences
In November 1918, just 24 hours after the Armistice had been signed with Germany, the Liberal Prime Minister, David Lloyd George, announced his decision to hold a general election. Selected coalition candidates received a signed letter of endorsement from Lloyd George and the Conservative leader Andrew Bonar Law. The 1918 election thus became known as…
‘Pacifism is not enough; nor patriotism, either’
The life of Philip Kerr, Lord Lothian.
Liberals, free trade and Europe
From Cobden to the Common Market.
Radical Joe and Chocolate George
Review of Andrew Reekes, Two Titans, One City: Joseph Chamberlain and George Cadbury (History West Midlands, 2017).