UK Politics: Political Careers in 1,000 Words: Bob Marshall-Andrews
As a part of 1997’s Labour landslide, Bob Marshall-Andrews QC was elected to parliament for Medway, having failed to capture the seat in 1992. Martin...
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US Politics: Strom Thurmond in 1,000 Words
Strom Thurmond first came to national attention as the Governor of South Carolina, winning the one-party race in a state where African-American voters were disenfranchised....
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UK Politics: The Electoral History of George Galloway
George Galloway’s win in yesterday’s (February 29th’s) Rochdale by-election has sent shockwaves through the political world. That said, George Galloway is in no way inexperienced...
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UK Politics: Charles Kennedy In 1,000 Words
In 1983, Charles Kennedy was first elected to Parliament, winning the Ross, Cromarty, and Skye seat for the Social Democratic Party. At the time he...
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UK Politics: Denis Healey In 1,000 Words
A Defence Secretary, Chancellor, and Deputy Labour Leader, Mr. Healey was a political beast who is often said to be the best PM we never...
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US Politics: Liz Cheney & 5 Other Representatives Who Lost Primaries
In 2022, Congresswoman Liz Cheney lost her seat in that year’s most notable primary result. On this website, we have previously looked at UK MPs...
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Jeremy Corbyn & 5 Other MPs Who Were Deselected
In early 2023, it was announced that former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn would not be allowed to stand as a candidate for the party. Although...
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US Politics: Rivalries Between Successive Party Leaders
Tension and heated confrontations between successive leaders of the same party is not uncommon in the USA. Perhaps due to the dominance of two broadchurch...
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The Worst Of History: Part 12 – The Invention Of The Cotton Gin
We have mentioned before in this series the 1850 Fugitive Slave Act, acknowledging the increased slavery within the United States from the new century until...
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Politics: 10 Stats About the US Election Process
As the United States gears up for another pivotal election cycle, understanding the dynamics and statistics behind the electoral process is crucial. From voter turnout...