Articles
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Crossing the floor
Introduction to this special issue of the Journal, on political defections.
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Cricket, Albania and Liberals
Review of Iain Wilton, C. B. Fry: An English Hero (Richard Cohen Books, 1999).
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Thomas Edward Ellis
Biography of Thomas Edward Ellis (1859-1899)
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Collecting political cigarette cards
Description of an unusual form of political activism.
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The Dictionary of Liberal Quotations
Introduction to the Liberal Democrat History Group’s latest publication.
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Lessons for leaders
Considers the options open to Charles Kennedy and draws some lessons from the historical record.
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‘A sad business’
Examination of Clement Davies’ resignation from the leadership in 1956.
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The 1988 leadership campaign
Following this year’s leadership election for the Liberal Democrats, Harriet Smith looks back to the party’s first such election.
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Clement Davies: An underestimated Welshman and politician
Clement Davies led the Liberal Party from 1945 to 1956. This article reviews his life and career.