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- Title
LEAVING THE LORDS.
- Authors
Evans, Lee David
- Abstract
The article focuses on a historical episode from the 1960s when the resignation of British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan prompted an unusual scenario where hereditary peers, who were previously not allowed in the House of Commons, had a chance to become prime minister. It mentions two candidates, Quintin Hogg and Alec Douglas-Home, managed to enter the House of Commons after disclaiming their peerages, with Douglas-Home eventually becoming prime minister.
- Subjects
MACMILLAN, Harold, 1894-1986; PRIME ministers; CABINET system; HOGG, Quintin, 1845-1903; HOME of the Hirsel, Alec Douglas-Home, Baron, 1903-1995
- Publication
History Today, 2023, Vol 73, Issue 11, p86
- ISSN
0018-2753
- Publication type
Article