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Steve Richards – Tony Blair: The Prime Minsters Series

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Johnny Mindlin

He was not arrogant enough! Tony Blair is one of the defining politicians of post-war Britain, but he failed to transform the country on the same scale as, say, Margaret Thatcher. For his enemies he was a warmonger and a … Continue reading →

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Alwyn Turner – All In It Together: England in the Early 21st Century

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Johnny Mindlin

Alwyn Turner – Profile Books – £20 https://media.blubrry.com/timhaighreadsbooks/bookspodcast.com/MP3s/green-shoot_alwynturner-allinittogether_20210627.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Embed

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Steve Richards – The Prime Ministers: Reflections on Leadership from Wilson to May

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Johnny Mindlin

Steve Richards – Atlantic Books £20 You have to wonder why the office of Prime Minister is so coveted. While many politicians aspire to Number Ten, more or less all the Prime Ministers in this book spent at least some … Continue reading →

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