A Minister for Testing? There is a precedent, says ROGER HERMISTON. Continue reading
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Ancient liberties placed in pawn
Have we been here before? asks ROGER HERMISTON. For 2020, read 1940… Continue reading
‘Sturdy and true’: A government of national unity
Do we have a new Churchill and Attlee in our midst, wonders ROGER HERMISTON. Continue reading
A day for action, not words
ROGER HERMISTON on the day when Labour’s NEC removed a Tory PM. Continue reading
Darkest Hour: The kindness of history
After watching Darkest Hour, ROGER HERMISTON reflects that one man’s dramatic licence may be another’s historical distortion. Continue reading
Trumping the Beaver
With a tycoon in the White House, ROGER HERMISTON revisits a time when another businessman helped save Britain. Continue reading
No more heroes anymore?
ROGER HERMISTON wonders why the Lib Dems are so reluctant to draw on their rich heritage, and celebrates the career of Archibald Sinclair. Continue reading
I knew Owen Smith. Owen Smith was a friend of mine
ROGER HERMISTON wishes he had one fruity anecdote about the would-be Labour’ leader, but he doesn’t. Continue reading
