Politics Unpacked Labour's First Prime Minister
Dec 4, 2023
Author David Torrance, Ramsay MacDonald's granddaughter Iona Kielhorn, and Patrick Maguire discuss the formation of Britain's first Labour government under MacDonald. They explore MacDonald's humble origins, luck in achieving success, and the historical context of the election that propelled Labour to prominence in British politics.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Nigel Farage's Influence on the Conservative Party
03:45 • 13min
Perceptions and Definitions of Success
16:15 • 5min
The Role of Luck in Success and Labour's First Prime Minister
21:10 • 2min
The Rise of Britain's First Labour Government
22:50 • 16min
The Humble Origins and Home of Labour's First Prime Minister
38:40 • 2min
Ramsey McDonald: From Illegitimacy to Prime Minister
40:14 • 4min
The Appeal of Lossemouth
43:50 • 3min