1976-1988
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…
The changing face of election campaigning
An interview with Chris Rennard, former Director of Campaigns and Chief Executive of the Liberal Democrats, about election campaigning.
The straight line deviationist
Review of Dick Taverne, Against the Tide (Biteback Publishing, 2014).
The Pact
Review of Jonathan Kirkup, The Lib–Lab Pact – A Parliamentary Agreement, 1977–78 (Palgrave Macmillan, 2015).
Churchill Archives Centre
Liberal archives at the Churchill Archives Centre at Cambridge.
Ploughing his own furrow
Review of Norman Baker, Against the Grain (Biteback Publishing, 2015).
The legacy of Roy Jenkins
Evening meeting of the Liberal History Group, 27 June 2016, with John Campbell and David Steel. Chair: Dick Newby.
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).
Jeremy’s story
Review of Michael Bloch, Jeremy Thorpe (Little, Brown, 2014).