Vernon Bogdanor Making the Weather, Six Politicians Who Changed Modern Britain

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This is the story of six post-war politicians, all of whom exerted an outsized influence on the political life of the UK: an influence greater than that of most prime ministers. Vernon Bogdanors cast includes three from the political Left Aneurin Nye Bevan, Roy Jenkins, and Tony Benn and three from the Right Enoch Powell, Keith Joseph, and Nigel Farage. Each study is a fascinating analysis that examines how these men achieved such prominence and influence and how, though very different figures in many ways, they came to dominate the political landscape, often for a period of years.

From immigration to Europe, from the NHS to devolution, the issues and causes that brought these men to prominence are still of considerable contemporary relevance.

Vernon Bogdanor is professor of government at the Institute of Contemporary History, Kings College, London and was for many years,professor of government at Oxford University. He is a frequent contributor to TV, radio and the press. Fergus Llewellyn, Head of Cumnor House, Sussex will be in conversation with Vernon.

Booking opens for Sponsors, Benefactors and Friends at 9am on 16th August.
Booking opens to the public at 9am on 23rd August.