Second World War

Hansard during the second world war

Posted by: Hansard Writing Team, Posted on: 8 November 2018 - Categories: 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.

Churchill in Hansard: the Top Five speeches

Posted by: Martin Keady, Posted on: 4 May 2018 - Categories: Analytics, Historic Hansard

Britain's wartime leader has always captured the imagination of the media, especially given his rhetorical flair. But can you guess which of his speeches in the House of Commons are most read in Hansard today?