Tag Archives: Independence

Politics beyond party: the survival of non-partisan traditions, 1832-68

Posted on July 18, 2023 by salmonphilip

Continuing our summaries of the papers given at our recent ‘Politics before Democracy’ conference organised with UEA, Dr Philip Salmon focusses on the survival of non-party traditions in the post-1832 electoral system. The growth of the party system in the 19th century … Continue reading →

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MP of the month: John Tollemache and the ‘thraldom of party’

Posted on March 25, 2014 by salmonphilip

Tollemache is best remembered for his pioneering allotment schemes, which originated the phrase ‘three acres and a cow’, later made popular by the land reform campaigns of Jesse Collings MP and Joseph Chamberlain MP. The allotments with three-bedroom cottages he … Continue reading →

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MP of the month: William Hughes Hughes

Posted on January 20, 2013 by salmonphilip

There are always some MPs who defy convention and become something of an institution in the House. Many are respected, even fêted, for their idiosyncracy. Some though, for one reason or another, find themselves the object of derision and contempt. … Continue reading →

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