George Canning

Canning’s ‘little senate’, 1798-1813

History of Parliament

August 8, 2025

George Canning (1770-1827) was the most talented Member of the House of Commons of his generation, but his political career,…
Prime Ministers’ Funerals

Emma Peplow

April 16, 2013

A look back at the different Prime Ministers who received public funerals… Tomorrow former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s funeral will…