Tag: Sir Henry Vane

Commons in the Civil Wars, 17th Century history, Factions, Interregnum, Parties

The Civil War and the First Age of Party

May 2023 saw the publication of the History of Parliament House of Commons 1640-1660 volumes. This research has uncovered that many of the political identities, behaviours and structures that constitute a recognisable party-political system first came together during this time. Dr David Scott, editor of the House of Lords 1640-1660 section, explains… On trial for his life in 1662, the former parliamentarian statesman Sir Henry Vane referred … Continue reading The Civil War and the First Age of Party

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Stuart, 17th Century history, Parliamentary Life

A perpetual disturbance? The history of the previous question

After ‘chaos’ in the House of Commons on Monday night, our Director, Dr Paul Seaward, discusses the ‘previous question’ motion… The confusion over the debate on Monday 10th November on the Criminal Justice and Data Protection (Protocol No. 36) Regulations 2014 – or on the European Arrest Warrant, depending on which view you take – has provoked headlines referring to ‘chaos’ or ‘a shambles’ in … Continue reading A perpetual disturbance? The history of the previous question

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