Stanley Baldwin
Summary
Stanley Baldwin, 1st Earl Baldwin of Bewdley, KG, PC (3 August 1867 – 14 December 1947) was a British Conservative politician, statesman, and pre-eminent British politician of the interwar years. He served three times as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom; first from 1923–24 then 1924–29 and again from 1935–37. Baldwin was the first commanding Prime Minister in an age of full democracy and this has led to his generally receiving a positive press from recent historians.He was born at Lower Park House, Lower Park, Bewdley in Worcestershire, England to Alfred Baldwin and Louisa Baldwin (ne MacDonald) and through his mother was a first cousin of the writer and poet Rudyard Kipling.
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Michael Gove's insouciance ventures into Robert Jay's bailiwick
At his Leveson inquiry appearance, the education secretary took on his inquisitor with his own display of colourful language.
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Michael Gove: Rupert Murdoch is an 'impressive and significant figure'
Education secretary is unapologetic about meetings with News Corp executives in colourful evidence to the Leveson inquiry.
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After Murdoch, what of the new digital titans? | Observer editorial
Even as the Sun king's reign is over, we should be concerned about the future of internet regulation.
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Rupert Murdoch is not the first press baron with a thirst for power | David McKie
From Northcliffe to Maxwell, Murdoch has his antecedents. Yet only he succeeded in unifying the Commons against him.
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Murdoch's reckless gesture is Cameron's historic chance | Martin Kettle
Murdoch still dominates but is weakened. The PM can show the strength of his liberal Toryism by stopping the BSkyB deal.
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Ed Miliband's personal life has just got political | Anne Perkins
The speed with which the Mail has latched on to his family life is a sign of things to come.
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