Hansard by day...Heaven by night
Terry Higgins was one of the first people in the UK to die of an AIDS-related illness. We are proud to tell the story of his time as a Hansard reporter.
History of Hansard
The Penguin Hansard
This week is the 75th anniversary of VE Day, which makes it a good time to look again at a fascinating example of parliamentary publishing in wartime, the Penguin Hansard.
“The glory of this country”: parliamentary reporting in the two World Wars
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Paul Owen, Posted on:
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History of Hansard, History of parliamentary reporting, Wartime
Secret sessions of the House of Commons in wartime may have excluded Hansard, but perhaps also triggered the debate that ultimately proved the case for an official report.
Hansard: Past to Present
Hansard event for UK Parliament Week—get your tickets now!
Hansard during the second world war
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Hansard Writing Team, Posted on:
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History of Hansard, Reporting, Wartime, Workplace Culture
Hansard is a no-fail operation: come rain or shine, reports of debates in the Chamber and Committees are always published. We reflect on how Hansard's wartime staff managed to get the job done in testing conditions.
The Battle of Mrs Winder
Jean Winder made history by becoming the first woman to be a Hansard reporter, but she had to fight long and hard to be paid the same as her male colleagues.