Articles
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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.
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William Lygon
Biography of William Lygon, 7th Earl Beauchamp (1872-1938).
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Report: Liberalism and nationalism: allies or enemies?
Report of LDHG meeting of March 1999, with Donald Gorrie MP and Gordon Lishman.
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Mill on limited liability partnerships
Not only a notable philosopher, John Stuart Mill was also active on many political issues of the day. Robert Ingham looks at one, topical once again.
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Gladstone and books
The Gladstone Lecture, given at St Deiniol’s Library, Hawarden, on 8 July 1998, in the centenary year of Gladstone’s death.
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Lloyd George and the Conservative Party
As politicians today grapple with the so-called ‘Third Way,’ perhaps they should consider the lessons of the past.
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Old heroes for a new leader
Liberal Democrat leadership candidates describe their historical inspirations.