The Big Issue

The wild men of Labour have much to teach the politicians of today

A century ago this month, a political revolution took place in the United Kingdom. There was no violence, only a few red flags and the British establishment lived to fight another day. But, for the first time, a Labour government was formed.

That might seem unremarkable today, with the Conservatives and Labour having shared office for decades, but in the early 1920s it was considered a near-revolutionary moment. The violent Russian Revolution of 1917 was still fresh in the mind,

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from The Big Issue

The Big Issue3 min read
Editor’s Letter
I’ve become a little obsessed with Kylian Mbappé’s nose. And why wouldn’t I be? The noble nose met the rather substantial shoulder of Austrian centre-back Kevin Danso during France’s opening Euro 2024 match against Austria. And while the shoulder rem
The Big Issue1 min read
The Big Issue
FOUNDERS John Bird and Gordon Roddick GROUP CHAIR Nigel Kershaw GROUP CEO Paul Cheal MANAGING DIRECTOR Russell Blackman EDITORIAL & PRODUCTIONEditor Paul McNameeArt director Mark NeilDeputy editor Steven MacKenzieDigital editor Ryan ButcherDep
The Big Issue2 min read
Puzzles
1. Easy for naval officer booked by Marryat? (10)7. Used by those dyeing to become attractive (5)8. Last month no drink was in keeping (7)10. Wrote fiction about man, 8 Across returned without hesitation (8)11. Can be about right for a measure of her

Related Books & Audiobooks