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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...

What is One Nation Conservatism? A History of One Nation Conservatism

27Jul

By Alexander PaskNo Comments

Explainer

What is One Nation Conservatism? A History of One Nation Conservatism

In recent years, many British politicians have thrown around the term "One Nation Conservatism". Many have since called themselves "One Nation Conservatives", but few really understand what the term means. Current Prime Minister Boris Johnson, and his predecessor, Theresa May both threw around the term during the General Elections. Similarly both claiming to be one nation conservatives, but is that truly the case? (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What is One Nation Conservatism? One nation conservatism (sometimes written as one-nation conservatism) is a type of conservatism that emphasises social reform with the intention of keeping the union together. It was first coined by MP (and later Prime Minister) Benjamin Disraeli in his books Coning...