A great Prime Minister's early death Thursday, 11 July, 2024 Prime minister at the age of 24, the Younger Pitt died when he was 46 in 1806 after serving in the highest political office for eighteen years, a term exceeded in length only by Walpole. His health was never robust. It is well-known that he added to his problems by drinking heavily, and it is often said that drink killed him. Far from that being the case, the illness that proved fatal to him can... Articles
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Bishop Bell - lessons unlearnt by Welby 5th February 2021 Like the Bourbons, the Church of England under its present leadership seems incapable of learning from its mistakes. When it attempted to impugn the reputation... Articles
Education - the long road to recovery 3rd February 2021 It will be a long road, extended even further as a result of an amazing lack of leadership by the Education Department and abrupt Government changes of course... Speeches
Nye Bevan and Winston Churchill - a Westminster battle during World War Two 1st February 2021 Nye Bevan was made famous by the NHS, which he created during the post-war Attlee Government, though much preliminary work had been done by Neville Chamberlain... Articles