An influx of rookie MPs entered the House of Commons after the post-war 1945 General Election. One of the new intakes was the celebrated playwright, Benn Levy who’d won the Eton & Slough seat for the victorious Labour Party. …
Continuing our series on the history of Jewish MPs we turn our attention to Sydney Silverman. A politician unafraid to tackle the most serious subjects that others refused to be drawn upon. This blog was written by Richard Ward, Assistant …
In the second of our series on the history of Jewish MPs we remember the unforgettable Renee Short. This blog was written by Richard Ward, Assistant Archives Officer. When you’re a backbench MP it can be difficult to make yourself …
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