Keith Simpson

Join historian and former Conservative MP Keith Simpson as he dives into the intriguing life of Harold Macmillan, Prime Minister from 1957 to 1963. Discover Macmillan's unique ability to blend tradition with modernity in a changing political landscape. Simpson reveals how Macmillan's experiences in World War I shaped his beliefs, along with his tumultuous marriage and rise in the Conservative Party. The conversation also explores 'stop-go economics', shifting public sentiments, and the personal and political turmoil leading to his eventual resignation.