Tag: 1000 Words

After two previous failed attempts, 1970 saw John Smith finally win a seat, capturing the seat in North Lanarkshire. During his first term, Smith had an impact. He was one ...

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 Bell, also elected in 1997, ...

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. His tenure was marked by ...

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 was the Baby of the ...

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 had.