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Lee David Evans
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Podcasting and writing about post-war British politics. Ramsden Fellow at Mile End Institute.
... and what impact did their military service have on them as politicians?

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How did war shape our politicians?
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November 9, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Just found it now! Thanks. I’ll be in touch. Apologies for the delay.
November 5, 2025 at 8:10 PM
... we can learn from our friends in Australia about capping donations.

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Matters of Interest: Politicians Changing Names & Funding Political Parties
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November 5, 2025 at 6:07 PM
... every detail seemed to fascinate the public and provoke fury towards MPs.

How did it unfold? Was it as bad as it seemed? And are we still living with the consequences today?

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How did the MPs' expenses scandal unfold?
Podcast Episode · Since Attlee & Churchill · 02/11/2025 · 1h 12m
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November 2, 2025 at 8:47 PM
... the UK should introduce compulsory voting.

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Matters of Interest: The size of the Civil Service, Digital ID & Compulsory Voting
Podcast Episode · Since Attlee & Churchill · 10/29/2025 · 44m
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October 29, 2025 at 5:51 PM
What motivated their decision? Was it Germanophobia, or a devotion to British socialism?

And what were the consequences for Britain - and for Europe?

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Why was Britain absent from the EU's beginning?
Podcast Episode · Since Attlee & Churchill · 26/10/2025 · 1h 2m
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October 26, 2025 at 5:38 PM
... focus on the question of Margaret Thatcher's legacy, one I'm keen to defend - and Richard even keener to condemn.

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Matters of Interest: 'Are the old Political Parties over?' & Thatcher's Legacy
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October 22, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Thanks very much, Rob. Glad you enjoyed the episode. I suspect the awful Morrison appointment was key to it all as if there had been someone in charge who wasn't so prone to optimism on the figures, and told her how grim things were, she *may* have acted differently. But we'll never know!
October 21, 2025 at 9:22 AM
... if she had stayed in office, would she have won the 1991/2 general election?

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Did Margaret Thatcher have to resign as Prime Minister?
Podcast Episode · Since Attlee & Churchill · 19/10/2025 · 1h 13m
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October 19, 2025 at 4:28 PM
... and Richard discusses the politics of free-to-use toilets in public spaces, which happens to have been the subject of one of Barbara Castle's first ever campaigns.

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Matters of Interest: Political Awareness, Party Memberships & Public Loos
Podcast Episode · Since Attlee & Churchill · 15/10/2025 · 42m
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October 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The app won’t let me send messages, I’m afraid. But if you can email me on l.d.evans@qmul.ac.uk that would be great. Thanks!
October 14, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Richard and I discuss Castle's life and achievements - and Richard explains why she is his favourite Labour politician of all time - in our latest podcast.

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Was Barbara Castle Labour's Iron Lady?
Podcast Episode · Since Attlee & Churchill · 12/10/2025 · 1h 13m
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October 12, 2025 at 5:24 PM