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The legacy of John Major’s final years

Posted by Lord Blackwell, 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, 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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How Thatcher’s government rectified Labour’s economic mess

Posted by Rt Hon Lord Howe of Aberavon Kt CH QC, September 5th, 2009 .

Lord Howe looks at the radical economic measures he introduced as Margaret Thatcher’s first Chancellor.


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Margaret Thatcher’s journey to the House of Commons

Posted by Jeremy McIlwaine, September 5th, 2009 .

Archivist Jeremy McIlwaine reviews never before seen letters from Thatcher’s years as a candidate.


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Conservative Party Chairmen through history

Posted by Eric Pickles, September 4th, 2009 .

Eric Pickles looks at the role of Party Chairman, and highlights some of the key figures who have held the post.


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Choose your weapons – a lesson from history

Posted by Lord Hurd, September 4th, 2009 .

Lord Hurd reflects on how foreign affairs often provokes arguments within parties rather than between them.


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The rise and fall of Edward Heath

Posted by Philip Ziegler, September 4th, 2009 .

Philip Ziegler, one of Britain’s leading biographers, looks at Edward Heath’s period in office.


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Macmillan – a psychologically interesting Prime Minister

Posted by Richard Thorpe, September 3rd, 2009 .

D. R. Thorpe looks at Harold Macmillan’s psyche and his major achievements in office.


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