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Starmer promises to harness the ‘white heat’ of technological change

A Labour government would ensure the “white heat” of a new technological revolution delivers prosperity for all, Sir Keir Starmer will promise. Sir Keir will evoke one of the most famous speeches of an earlier Labour leader – Harold Wilson – as he ...

23 Feb 2022 at 23:55

Sunak will be youngest UK prime minister in modern political history

Sunak would be youngest UK prime minister in modern political history

Rishi Sunak will be the youngest UK prime minister in modern political history. At 42, he is a year younger than the current record-holder David Cameron, who was 43 when he became PM in 2010. Tony Blair was also 43 when he became prime minister ...

24 Oct 2022 at 15:31

Half-smoked Churchill cigar and pipe owned by Wilson among items being auctioned

History buffs will have their chance to bid for memorabilia from two ex-prime ministers coming up for auction this month. A half-smoked cigar from Winston Churchill and a pipe belonging to Harold Wilson will be up for grabs at the sale by ...

03 Jul 2023 at 17:58

Fact check: The Conservatives are not planning to end maternity pay

During Prime Minister’s Questions on October 16, Sir Keir Starmer was asked a question by a fellow Labour MP about cycles of poverty. To begin his answer, the Prime Minister said: “The party opposite – they want to get rid of maternity ...

17 Oct 2024 at 11:00

‘Architect of 1968 coup plot’ dramatised in The Crown denied involvement – files

Reports of an alleged Government coup attempt in 1968, recreated for Netflix series The Crown, had “no foundation in fact”, according to one of the high-profile men accused years later over the plot. Publishing supremo Cecil King ...

19 Jul 2022 at 01:01

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‘War is Over’ card sent from John Lennon to Harold Wilson goes on display

A Christmas card sent from John Lennon and Yoko Ono to Harold Wilson, which the then-Prime Minister marked “no”, has gone on display in a museum. The card, which reads “War is Over! If you want it” and is signed “with love to ...

21 Apr 2022 at 13:25

‘Lightweight’ Betjeman overlooked for poet laureate

Sir John Betjeman, one of the best-loved British poets of the 20th century, was initially overlooked as poet laureate because he was considered a lightweight “versifier” who lacked serious merit, according to newly released ...

19 Jul 2023 at 00:01

Harold Wilson’s former press secretary Joe Haines dies aged 97

Joe Haines, Harold Wilson’s former press secretary, has died aged 97, the Labour Party said. “Lifelong Labour supporter” Mr Haines died at his home in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, on Wednesday, the party confirmed. He served two ...

19 Feb 2025 at 12:31

What happened the last time a Labour government opted to lower the voting age?

Grappling with economic difficulties including rising prices at a time of accelerated social change and growing concerns about immigration, Harold Wilson’s Labour government introduced legislation to lower the voting age. ...

17 Jul 2025 at 17:12

Wilson’s affair gave him ‘sunshine at the sunset’, says former adviser

Revealing Harold Wilson’s affair with his deputy press secretary was important for the “historical record”, his former adviser has said. The former prime minister’s affair with Janet Hewlett-Davies during his final year ...

11 Apr 2024 at 08:34

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