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53 9 Nov 2021

The making of ‘Blair & Brown: The New Labour Revolution’

Steve Condie (executive producer and director of episode 3), Liz Mermin (director of episode 2), and series consultants Prof. Jon Davis and John Rentoul will be joined by Ed Balls to discuss the making of the recent BBC 2 series.

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52 13 Oct 2021

Cabinet Secretary Simon Case – Inaugural Lecture

On Wednesday 13th October the Cabinet Secretary Simon Case gave his first lecture at the University of Newcastle in partnership with the Strand Group.

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‘Engaging’ essay voted winner of inaugural mayor’s prize

An insightful examination of affordable housing targets in London helped Strand Group student Kate Wallis win a new essay prize.

8 October 2021

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Student’s essay wins seal of approval from Cabinet Secretary

A prize-winning essay by a Strand Group student was described as ‘superbly written’ by the Cabinet Secretary.

5 October 2021

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Machinery of government

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Join us for an event discussing the making of ‘Blair & Brown: The New Labour Revolution’ with Steve Condie (exec producer & ep3 director), @merminfilm (ep2 director), series consultants @JohnRentoul & @JonDavis73, & @edballs

1900, 9 Nov, @KingsCollegeLon https://t.co/bty2l8b4J1
— The Strand Group (@thestrandgroup) October 25, 2021

Our student @KateWallis has won the inaugural Mayor of London essay prize for her 'London: History and Governance’ essay on the London Plan. Congratulations Kate and many thanks to the the Mayor of London for picking his favourite essay. https://t.co/3XPYaMdNMX
— The Strand Group (@thestrandgroup) October 8, 2021

Our student @patrickjlaw has won the inaugural Cabinet Secretary's essay prize for his 'The History of the Prime Minister’ essay on Cameron's decision to hold an EU referendum. Congratulations Patrick and many thanks to the Cabinet Secretary for picking his favourite essay. https://t.co/I1WA1Hh18I
— The Strand Group (@thestrandgroup) October 5, 2021

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