UK Politics: Political Careers In 1,000 Words: John Smith
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...
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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: 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...