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The Tories’ 340th birthday

Posted by Alistair Cooke, December 30th, 2009 .

Alistair Cooke, our official historian, reflects on the circumstances leading to the formation of the Party.


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Celebrating 80 years of the Conservative Research Department

Posted by Alistair Cooke, November 17th, 2009 .

Alistair Cooke, the Party’s official historian, looks back at the distinguished history of the organisation.


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The 1959 General Election campaign

Posted by Richard Thorpe, October 25th, 2009 .

Richard Thorpe, prominent historian and biographer, reflects on the 50th anniversary of Macmillan’s election victory.


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Margaret Thatcher’s files as PM will be published online

Posted by Chris Collins, Margaret Thatcher Foundation, October 18th, 2009 .

Chris Collins, who works for the Thatcher Foundation, looks at how this exciting project is progressing.


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Looking back at earlier Manchester Conferences

Posted by Alistair Cooke, October 4th, 2009 .

Alistair Cooke, Conservative Party Historian, looks at our relationship with this great city.


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The past, present and future of the Conservative Party

Posted by David Cameron, MP for Witney, September 7th, 2009 .

David Cameron concludes our History Week by examining the progressive legacy which drives today’s Party.


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The legacy of John Major’s final years

Posted by The Lord Blackwell, Member of the House of Lords, September 6th, 2009 .

Lord Blackwell looks at some of the enduring policy ideas produced in the final years of Major’s government.


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A modest Prime Minister with a desire to serve

Posted by Rt Hon Sir Malcolm Rifkind QC MP, Member of Parliament for Kensington & Chelsea, September 6th, 2009 .

Sir Malcolm Rifkind reflects on John Major’s time in office and the unexpected 1992 General Election victory.


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Opening up Conservative history to a new generation

Posted by Dr Philip Brown, September 6th, 2009 .

Dr Philip Brown looks at the work of the Party Archive, and selects his favourite General Election posters.


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Looking back at the “The Thatcher Years”

Posted by Iain Dale, September 5th, 2009 .

Leading blogger Iain Dale reflects on the career of the woman who inspired him to get involved in politics.


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