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How does an MP resign? The Chiltern Hundreds & the Manor of Northstead2 days

Have you just heard that an MP has resigned by ‘taking the Chiltern Hundreds’? Our Senior Research Fellow, Dr Martin Spychal, explains the practice and explores its historical context…

MPs are not allowed to resign from Parliament...

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Lonely voices crying in the wilderness: the bishops who opposed the American war1 week

In the latest post for the Georgian Lords, Dr Charles Littleton considers the role of a minority of the bishops in the House of Lords standing in opposition to the ministerial response to the developing crisis in America.

In all the recent co...

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Sir Robert Peel and the modern Conservative party1 week

Sir Robert Peel, twice Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1834-35, 1841-46), entered Parliament at only 21 years of age. He went on to establish the Metropolitan police, repeal controversial laws such as the Test and...

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