Unlike the House of Commons, which underwent major ‘democratic’ reform in the 19th century, the Lords remained virtually unchanged during the entire Victorian period. With a new hereditary peers bi…| The Victorian Commons
Our research on the House of Commons has uncovered many backbench MPs whose names are forgotten today, but who were well-known figures at Westminster in the 19th century. Our assistant editor Dr Kathryn Rix explores the career of Thomas Collins … Continue reading →| The Victorian Commons
The Speaker of the House of Commons is a remarkably familiar figure to television audiences around the world. Anyone viewing budget debates, though, will notice a different person occupying the Spe…| The Victorian Commons