1929-1956

William Beveridge and Ernest Simon

An analysis of the contribution of two leading Liberal thinkers to the development of post-war social policy.

An analysis the damage caused to Liberalism by the split between Liberals and Liberal Nationals.

Lord Meston and the report of the Liberal Re-organisation Commission, 1936.

How did the Liberal Party fare in its traditional stronghold of Cornwall?

An examination the role played by Sir Herbert Samuel in the survival of the Liberal Party in 1932-33.

Malcolm Baines introduces this special edition of the Journal of Liberal History.