Francis Beckett

The visionary genius of Harold Wilson

His brilliance, humanity and lasting achievements make him one of our greatest prime ministers, says Nick Thomas-Symonds

Harold Wilson awaits the result of the Labour party leadership election on 7 February 1963. [Getty Images] 
issue 27 August 2022

  • Harold Wilson: The Winner

    Nick Thomas-Symonds

    Weidenfeld & Nicolson, pp. 519, £25

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