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Oral Histories of Community Politics in Devon
From the Grassroots project shares stories from people involved in community politics in Devon.
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The 1970 General Election in Exeter
The surprising swing towards the Conservatives at the 1970 General Election was particularly memorable in Exeter as well as nationally,…
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Liberalism in North Devon
Despite the national pattern that established itself after the 1945 General Election, the South West remained a strong hub of…
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The 1945 Election in Devon
The 1945 General Election marked a huge shift in the national political landscape, but how did it look in the…
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Enoch Powell at Exeter University
One of Britain’s most controversial post-war political figures in the years after the Second World War was the Conservative politician…
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Special Episode live from the Houses of Parliament
Live Episode: Tales from the Green Benches: An Oral History of Parliament On 4 June 2025 the History of Parliament…
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The Political is Personal
Episode 6: Tales from the Green Benches: An Oral History of Parliament One point that all of our oral history…
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Historically Underrepresented MPs
Episode 5: Tales from the Green Benches: An Oral History of Parliament During much of the twentieth century, the stereotypical…
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The Role of Whips and Party Splits
Episode 4: Tales from the Green Benches: An Oral History of Parliament Westminster is a place built on relationships, both…
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Finding a Seat
Episode 3: Tales from the Green Benches: An Oral History of Parliament For many MPs the hardest part of a…
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Joining the Party
Episode 2: Tales from the Green Benches: An Oral History of Parliament Many of us have an interest in politics…
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Welcome to the House
Episode 1: Tales from the Green Benches: An Oral History of Parliament What was it like to arrive in Parliament…