Congratulations on the book deal, Sarah. This is a superb essay. The subjects are compelling and the telling is masterly. It's also a reminder of what seems like a long-lost political era that vanished forever in the 1980s when the cult of the market became our national religion.
Stunning portrait of a partnership that worked precisely because both parties knew what was at stake. The part about him wanting to hear about Susan's day first, no matter how late he got home, says so much abouttheir dynamic. I've seen too many political marriages where the 'important' work completely overshadows everything else, and they invariably crumble.
I don’t know if it’s in her book but back in the last century when I was married to a senior Labour politician who was a member of Humberside County Council the word in the party was that Tony would only come to a party on Saturday night if he could bring his slippers. The other story was that ‘Yes Minister’ could never have been written if Tony’s diaries had never been published. They took the lid off.
I cannot wait to buy the book. Well done Sarah, I know it's going to be hard work but what a wonderful subject! Many congrats 🥳
Fabulous piece too. I don't know why, but I was not as aware of the Croslands as I am of other political marriages of the time. Hugely enjoyable read, as always x
Loved this, Sarah and congrats on your publising contract. Did you see the recent Women's History Network post about letters by political 'wives' – nothing like what you're doing, but quite interesting in terms of how the expected spouse role changed after 1959.
Great news about the publisher Sarah. Well done. It will be an amazing book.
Thank you! I'm delighted
Congratulations and looking forward to reading more profiles of women like Susan!
Congratulations Sarah. Well deserved.
Wonderful news- can’t wait to read it 🙏🙏
So pleased your recent essays will become a new book. Congratulations, Sarah!
Congratulations on the book, Sarah - great stuff!
My Dad had a copy of that book. He admired Crosland and Healey above all others.
Susan's description of Tony Benn disturbing their Sunday afternoons to talk policy, is hilarious.
Congratulations on the book deal, Sarah. This is a superb essay. The subjects are compelling and the telling is masterly. It's also a reminder of what seems like a long-lost political era that vanished forever in the 1980s when the cult of the market became our national religion.
Stunning portrait of a partnership that worked precisely because both parties knew what was at stake. The part about him wanting to hear about Susan's day first, no matter how late he got home, says so much abouttheir dynamic. I've seen too many political marriages where the 'important' work completely overshadows everything else, and they invariably crumble.
And congratulations on the book contract!! Great news.
I don’t know if it’s in her book but back in the last century when I was married to a senior Labour politician who was a member of Humberside County Council the word in the party was that Tony would only come to a party on Saturday night if he could bring his slippers. The other story was that ‘Yes Minister’ could never have been written if Tony’s diaries had never been published. They took the lid off.
I'm sure its true about the slippers.
I forgot! It was slippers plus Match of the Day!
Yep. His civil servants all knew and had to work round him. At banquets he would wander off to the official drivers’ room to join them
I cannot wait to buy the book. Well done Sarah, I know it's going to be hard work but what a wonderful subject! Many congrats 🥳
Fabulous piece too. I don't know why, but I was not as aware of the Croslands as I am of other political marriages of the time. Hugely enjoyable read, as always x
Congratulations Sarah. Well deserved.
Congratulations! Fabulous news.
Loved this, Sarah and congrats on your publising contract. Did you see the recent Women's History Network post about letters by political 'wives' – nothing like what you're doing, but quite interesting in terms of how the expected spouse role changed after 1959.
https://womenshistorynetwork.org/a-word-to-the-wives-spousal-letters-and-the-politics-of-persuasion-1959-74-harvey-bone-and-tabatha-burden/
That’s great news, Sarah. And well deserved!