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    • Jun 7, 2021
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Synopsis for JW3 afternoon class, Thurs 10th June

Into Parliament, into a lifelong relationship, and into a new Party 1900-04/08


  • Enters House of Commons in February 1901 following his election the previous autumn as Conservative MP for Oldham

  • Meets Clemmie and his life changes

  • Crosses the floor of The House to become a Liberal. Supported in his choice by his mentor and only contemporary political hero, David Lloyd George


Three Books not previously flagged up:-


Speaking for Themselves ed. Mary Soames

First Lady Sonia Purnell

David & Winston Robert Lloyd George





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