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Was Barbara Castle Labour's Iron Lady?
Manage episode 513219239 series 3625430
115 years ago this week, one of Labour's most iconic politicians was born. Barbara Castle grew up in Yorkshire before attending Oxford University and becoming a Labour MP in 1945. For over three decades, she was one of the best-known MPs in the country and one of the most forceful advocates for socialism. In this episode, Lee interviews Richard about Castle's life and achievements and Richard explains why she is his favourite Labour politician of all time.
In this episode, the following books are mentioned:
'A Year with Gilbert White' by Jenny Uglow. Available at: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16406/9780571354184
'The Castle Diaries 1964-1976' by Barbara Castle. Available at: https://amzn.to/4732K78
Did you know there is also a Since Attlee & Churchill Substack? Find it at: https://www.sinceattleeandchurchill.com/
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53 episodes
Manage episode 513219239 series 3625430
115 years ago this week, one of Labour's most iconic politicians was born. Barbara Castle grew up in Yorkshire before attending Oxford University and becoming a Labour MP in 1945. For over three decades, she was one of the best-known MPs in the country and one of the most forceful advocates for socialism. In this episode, Lee interviews Richard about Castle's life and achievements and Richard explains why she is his favourite Labour politician of all time.
In this episode, the following books are mentioned:
'A Year with Gilbert White' by Jenny Uglow. Available at: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/16406/9780571354184
'The Castle Diaries 1964-1976' by Barbara Castle. Available at: https://amzn.to/4732K78
Did you know there is also a Since Attlee & Churchill Substack? Find it at: https://www.sinceattleeandchurchill.com/
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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