1956-1976
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Russell Johnston, 1932-2008
Scottish Liberal politics was dominated for over thirty years (1965-95 and beyond) by two figures: David Steel and Russell Johnston. Of the former, much has been written; of the latter, surprisingly little. I am therefore researching with a view to writing a biography of Russell. If any readers can help – with records, other written…
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Jeremy Thorpe and Norman Scott
John Preston, A Very English Scandal: Sex, Lies and a Murder Plot at the Heart of the Establishment (Viking, 2016).
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‘Jeremy is innocent’: the life and times of Jeremy and Marion Thorpe
Liberal Democrat History Group meeting, held at the National Liberal Club on 6 February 2017, with Ronald Porter; chair: Michael Steed.
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The New Orbits Group, 1958 – c.1962
A look at the purpose and achievements of the New Orbits Group.
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The straight line deviationist
Review of Dick Taverne, Against the Tide (Biteback Publishing, 2014).
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Churchill Archives Centre
Liberal archives at the Churchill Archives Centre at Cambridge.
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The legacy of Roy Jenkins
Evening meeting of the Liberal History Group, 27 June 2016, with John Campbell and David Steel. Chair: Dick Newby.
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Richard Livsey and the politics of Brecon and Radnor
A review of the life and political career of Richard Livsey, Lord Livsey of Talgarth (1935–2010).
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The economic policies and initiatives of the Liberal Party
Review of Peter Sloman, The Liberal Party and the Economy, 1929–1964, Oxford Historical Monographs (Oxford University Press, 2014).