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John Smith

Old Labour's Last Hurrah?

by Kevin Hickson ...

The death of John Smith on 12th May 1994 was one of those events which sticks in the memory. He was cut down at the moment that it looked as if he was set to become the next Prime Minister after a long political career and after successive electoral defeats for his party.This book, published to mark the thirtieth anniversary of his death, offers a comprehensive assessment of his leadership of the ... Read more

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The death of John Smith on 12th May 1994 was one of those events which sticks in the memory. He was cut down at the moment that it looked as if he was set to become the next Prime Minister after a long political career and after successive electoral defeats for his party.This book, published to mark the thirtieth anniversary of his death, offers a comprehensive assessment of his leadership of the
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Britain’s Conservative Right since 1945

Traditional Toryism in a Cold Climate

by Kevin Hickson ...

Series series Political Science and International Studies (R0)
***Winner of the Political Studies Association Conservatism Studies Group prize 2020***This book provides a detailed analysis of the evolution of the Conservative Right in Great Britain since 1945. It first explores the movement’s core ideas and highlights points of tension between its different strands. The book then proceeds with a thematically structured discussion. The Conservative Right’s ... Read more

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***Winner of the Political Studies Association Conservatism Studies Group prize 2020***This book provides a detailed analysis of the evolution of the Conservative Right in Great Britain since 1945. It first explores the movement’s core ideas and highlights points of tension between its different strands. The book then proceeds with a thematically structured discussion. The Conservative Right’s
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James Callaghan

An Underrated Prime Minister?

by Kevin Hickson, Jasper Miles ...

In November 1980, James Callaghan retired as leader of the Labour Party. He had been on the front line of British politics for many years and was the only person to hold all of the four great offices of state. However, his premiership is seen as a failure, the last gasp of Keynesian social democracy being smothered by the oncoming advent of Thatcherism. This book offers a timely reappraisal of Jim ... Read more

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In November 1980, James Callaghan retired as leader of the Labour Party. He had been on the front line of British politics for many years and was the only person to hold all of the four great offices of state. However, his premiership is seen as a failure, the last gasp of Keynesian social democracy being smothered by the oncoming advent of Thatcherism. This book offers a timely reappraisal of Jim
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Peter Shore

Labour's Forgotten Patriot – Reappraising Peter Shore

by Kevin Hickson, Harry Taylor, Jasper Miles ...

Peter Shore worked under Hugh Gaitskell, serving in successive Labour Cabinets under first Harold Wilson and subsequently James Callaghan. He wrote the 1964, 1966 and 1970 general election manifestos for the party and stood in both the 1980 and the 1983 party leadership elections. He would go on to be known as one of the Labour Party's most important thinkers.He had a long political career at the ... Read more

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Peter Shore worked under Hugh Gaitskell, serving in successive Labour Cabinets under first Harold Wilson and subsequently James Callaghan. He wrote the 1964, 1966 and 1970 general election manifestos for the party and stood in both the 1980 and the 1983 party leadership elections. He would go on to be known as one of the Labour Party's most important thinkers.He had a long political career at the
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Feelings from the Heart

Love Poems for Regina

by Kevin A. Hickson ...

In January of 1989 we shared an event that changed our life, marriage and family. We attended a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. This experience can make a good marriage great. Since making an anniversary weekend in 2008, I began to write poetry again on a regular basis to Regina. Some of this poetry is here along with some pictures taken along the way. Enjoy! ... Read more

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In January of 1989 we shared an event that changed our life, marriage and family. We attended a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. This experience can make a good marriage great. Since making an anniversary weekend in 2008, I began to write poetry again on a regular basis to Regina. Some of this poetry is here along with some pictures taken along the way. Enjoy!
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The Idea of the Good Society

Essays in Honour of Raymond Plant

by Matt Beech, Kevin Hickson ...

This volume provides a comprehensive analysis of the political thought and practice of Raymond Plant (Professor Lord Plant of Highfield) and celebrates the three aspects of his public life which speak to his idea of the good society: scholarship, politics, and civil society. Firstly, Plant's scholarship was remarkable in its breadth including philosophy, social work, political studies, social ... Read more

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This volume provides a comprehensive analysis of the political thought and practice of Raymond Plant (Professor Lord Plant of Highfield) and celebrates the three aspects of his public life which speak to his idea of the good society: scholarship, politics, and civil society. Firstly, Plant's scholarship was remarkable in its breadth including philosophy, social work, political studies, social
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Harold Wilson

The Unprincipled Prime Minister?: A Reappraisal of Harold Wilson

Edited by Andrew S. Crines, Kevin Hickson ...

This year marks the centenary of Harold Wilson's birth, the fiftieth anniversary of his most impressive general election victory and forty years since his dramatic resignation as Prime Minister. He was one of the longest-serving premiers of the twentieth century, having won a staggering four general elections, yet, despite this monumental record, his place in Labour's history remains somewhat ... Read more

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This year marks the centenary of Harold Wilson's birth, the fiftieth anniversary of his most impressive general election victory and forty years since his dramatic resignation as Prime Minister. He was one of the longest-serving premiers of the twentieth century, having won a staggering four general elections, yet, despite this monumental record, his place in Labour's history remains somewhat
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David Owen

Statesman, Social Democrat and Political Maverick

Edited by Kevin Hickson ...

Series series Routledge Studies in British Politics
Bringing together specialist academic researchers, politicians and advisors, this book offers a range of perspectives and detailed analysis of Lord (David) Owen’s major contributions in the field of domestic and international politics.It offers contributions from those who have either known and worked with Lord Owen directly or spent time studying related topics in the academic field, making this ... Read more

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Bringing together specialist academic researchers, politicians and advisors, this book offers a range of perspectives and detailed analysis of Lord (David) Owen’s major contributions in the field of domestic and international politics.It offers contributions from those who have either known and worked with Lord Owen directly or spent time studying related topics in the academic field, making this
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John Major: An Unsuccessful Prime Minister?

Reappraising John Major

Edited by Kevin Hickson, Ben Williams ...

This year marks the twentieth anniversary of one of the most momentous general elections this country has ever seen. John Major's defeat in 1997 ended a record eighteen years of Tory government, prompting accusations of failure and ignominy.A controversial leader, Major oversaw numerous crises in international and domestic policy. Between 1990 and 1997, he presided over Britain's participations in ... Read more

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This year marks the twentieth anniversary of one of the most momentous general elections this country has ever seen. John Major's defeat in 1997 ended a record eighteen years of Tory government, prompting accusations of failure and ignominy.A controversial leader, Major oversaw numerous crises in international and domestic policy. Between 1990 and 1997, he presided over Britain's participations in
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Neil Kinnock

Saving the Labour Party?

Edited by Kevin Hickson ...

Series series Routledge Studies in British Politics
The book reappraises Neil Kinnock’s policies, impact, legacy and leadership of the Labour Party 30 years on from his defeat in the 1992 general election. It offers comprehensively fresh perspectives and some first-hand accounts – some friendly, others more critical – from leading academics, journalists, politicians and advisors on various aspects of ideas, policy, elections and party management, ... Read more

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The book reappraises Neil Kinnock’s policies, impact, legacy and leadership of the Labour Party 30 years on from his defeat in the 1992 general election. It offers comprehensively fresh perspectives and some first-hand accounts – some friendly, others more critical – from leading academics, journalists, politicians and advisors on various aspects of ideas, policy, elections and party management,
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Rebuilding Social Democracy

Core Principles for the Centre Left

Edited by Kevin Hickson ...

The British Labour Party is in crisis. A prolonged period of government between 1997 and 2010 saw the party intellectually exhausted. The subsequent leadership of Ed Miliband ultimately failed with the loss of the 2015 General Election, and the party now finds itself without a clearly defined set of aims and values.Rebuilding Social Democracy is the first major reappraisal of social democracy and ... Read more

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The British Labour Party is in crisis. A prolonged period of government between 1997 and 2010 saw the party intellectually exhausted. The subsequent leadership of Ed Miliband ultimately failed with the loss of the 2015 General Election, and the party now finds itself without a clearly defined set of aims and values.Rebuilding Social Democracy is the first major reappraisal of social democracy and
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New Labour, Old Labour

The Wilson and Callaghan Governments 1974-1979

Edited by Kevin Hickson, Anthony Seldon ...

We are constantly told that New Labour forms an historic departure from the traditions of the Labour Party. This book, written by a distinguished selection of academics and commentators, provides the most detailed comparison yet of old and new Labour in power. It is also the first to offer a comprehensive analysis of the last Labour Government before the rise of Thatcher and the re-emergence of ... Read more

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We are constantly told that New Labour forms an historic departure from the traditions of the Labour Party. This book, written by a distinguished selection of academics and commentators, provides the most detailed comparison yet of old and new Labour in power. It is also the first to offer a comprehensive analysis of the last Labour Government before the rise of Thatcher and the re-emergence of
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