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15 Interesting Facts About Winston Churchill

22Feb

By Matthew BootenNo Comments

History

15 Interesting Facts About Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill is arguably one of the most famous British political figures in history. Even over years after his death, he is still revered by the public. This got me thinking, what are some interesting facts about Winston Churchill? Most famously, Winston Churchill served as Britain's prime minister from 1940 until 1945, mere months before then end of WWII. Churchill would also serve as the prime minister again, between 1951 to 1955. Even today, we can still see Churchill's legacy. Primarily, this is through the Conservative Party's use of one nation conservatism, which Churchill's father helped to create, and something Churchill would popularize! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. Descended From Nobility If you're familiar with Briti...

10 Downing Street expects push back against no deal Brexit

12Aug

By Matthew BootenNo Comments

Analysis

10 Downing Street expects push back against no deal Brexit

10 Downing Street expects that opposition MPs will make a move to stop a no deal Brexit. The PM believes this will happen when Parliament returns on the second week of September. With the EU unlikely to respond. Only when the battle has played out. Likely at the end of September. A government source tells Politic-Ed that the date will likely be 9 September. A week after Parliament returns. Boris Johnson may meet other EU leaders. Including Merkel and Macron. However Leo Varadkar will not attend. Not before the G7 summit in Biarritz, France. At the end of August. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, 10 Downing Street is confident that the EU won’t do anything. Not until September has played out. And Britain shows their hand. The Eu has t...