From Churchill to Johnson: Queen to meet 15th prime minister at Balmoral The monarch will meet the new Conservative Party leader next week. The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2022
Then and Now: St Cuthbert's Village, Gateshead, in the 1970s - and the same view today St Cuthbert's Village in Gateshead was officially opened by Prime Minister Harold Wilson in 1970 - but just 25 years later, the last residents were moving out, and the estate was under demolition Chronicle Live · Aug 25, 2022
French kings, a Tammy teaser and no one-trick pony – take the Thursday quiz Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia plus a few jokes every Thursday – how will you fare? The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2022
Starmer has a huge opportunity – but he must be bolder if he is to reset British politics The Labour leader’s idea that the party wins elections only when not summoning the ghosts of socialism past is causing a debilitating timidity, says Guardian associate editor Julian Coman The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2022
Peter Tanner obituary Other lives: Research physicist who worked on a number of inventions that went on to make key contributions to British life The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2022
'Freedom fighter' Roy Hackett described as 'powerful and thoughtful' as tributes pour in Roy Hackett, who died this week aged 93, led what became the UK’s first campaign against racial discrimination. He once remembered 'it was hard for a black man to find a job' Daily Mirror · Aug 4, 2022
Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss? Whoever wins faces a bleak economic outlook Inflation and a cost of living crisis mean the new PM will have little time to produce a feelgood factor The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2022
The truth of the ‘nonsense’ plot to dethrone Harold Wilson Letter: The archives tell one story, but Hugh Cudlipp’s account of a meeting between Cecil Harmsworth King and Lord Mountbatten is a far more reliable source of information, says Brian Basham The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2022
‘Unfocused’ Boris Johnson adds to image of a government giving up Analysis: concerns of leadership vacuum unaided by senior ministers cancelling parliamentary committee appearances The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2022
Boris Johnson fuels fears he'll make TWO crony honours lists with Nadine Dorries in Lords The Prime Minister even boasted 'everyone who has served this government loyally and well' will be rewarded as he refused to deny persistent reports that his leaving gift will be a slew of gongs Daily Mirror · Jul 20, 2022
‘Architect of 1968 coup plot’ dramatised in The Crown denied involvement – files Publishing supremo Cecil King said the plot claims were nonsense. The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2022
House of Shame owned by mysterious tenant who allowed courting couples to visit The property located on Back Bolton Street in St Helens was nicknamed the "House of Shame" by newspapers in the height of its notoriety due to a number of issues Daily Mirror · Jul 18, 2022
'House of Shame' had 'courting couples' visiting all night long Neighbours reported loud noises and disgusting smells coming from the "empty house" Liverpool Echo · Jul 17, 2022
Queen's relationship with her PMs - awkward apology and fury with Thatcher With the Tory leadership contest well underway, the Queen will be soon welcoming in the 15th Prime Minister of her 70-year reign - and here we take a look at her bond with some of her former PMs Daily Mirror · Jul 14, 2022
The Conversation · Jul 11, 2022 A referendum on electoral reform in South Africa might stir up trouble After 28 years of democracy, South Africa is having to reform its political party-based electoral system to make it fairer and in line with the constitution, by allowing independent candidates to contest national and provincial parliaments. A bill to amend the country’s electoral law accordingly is before parliament.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2022 ‘There is anger’: Durham miners’ gala returns amid cost of living crisis Celebration of working-class culture will send ‘loud and clear message’ to government over fair deal for key workers
The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022 Who turned up to support Boris Johnson as he quit as prime minister? PM says he regrets not being able to ‘see through so many ideas and projects’
The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022 From Churchill to Johnson: The Queen’s 14 prime ministers Sir Winston Churchill, her first prime minister, is thought to be her favourite.
Daily Mirror · Jul 3, 2022 HP Sauce sales drop as youngsters snub fry-ups for avocado on toast and chutneys Sales are down 12.4% as the traditional full English breakfast makes way for lighter, more exotic options, such as peri peri or chilli jam
The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2022 No 10 revives prospect of UK leaving European convention on human rights after Labour calls Rwanda plans ‘a shambles’ – as it happened This live blog is now close
The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2022 As Boris Johnson alienates bosses, can Labour become the party of business? Group senses moment to steal long-cherished Tory moniker, by talking up enterprise and social responsibility
Daily Record · Jun 2, 2022 Platinum Jubilee: All 14 Prime Ministers to serve under the Queen during her 70-year reign Throughout her reign the Queen has witnessed 18 General Elections and seen 14 different Prime Ministers occupy Downing Street.
The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2022 The Queen’s relationships with her 14 prime ministers Her first premier was Sir Winston Churchill and her most recent is Boris Johnson.
The Independent UK · May 31, 2022 65 facts about Premium Bonds Everything you ever wanted to know about Premium Bonds and their history since the first draw 65 years ago.
The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2022 In capturing the changing face of Britain, playwrights can explain us to ourselves Beth Steel’s The House of Shades unites national politics and private lives through the fortunes of a working-class family from 1965 to 2019