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21 Jun 2023 Books & culture

A riveting tour de force: Lord Hain reviews 'Didn’t You Use to Be Chris Mullin? Diaries 2010–2022'

With this latest volume of his dairies studded with pithy, amusing and insightful gems, former MP Chris Mullin establishes himself as a British institution

15 Jan 2022 Obituaries

Tribute to Lord Hughes of Woodside by Lord Hain

Lord “Bob” Hughes of Woodside, who died aged 90 on 7 January, had a long and respected Labour MP and trade union career, including as under secretary of state for Scotland in 1975 to 1976 and shadow transport secretary in 1985 to 1988.
But I will always cherish his memory as a selfless, dedicated and inspirational anti-apartheid leader.

27 Apr 2021 Culture

Unmissable: Peter Hain reviews 'The Trial of the Chicago 7'

An enthralling account of the notorious and politically motivated 1969 trial of American anti-Vietnam war protestors, this unmissable film is full of riveting insights and nuanced performances

18 Mar 2019 Communities

Where will this process of endless prosecutorial investigation into Northern Ireland’s past lead?

The £150m earmarked for dealing with the legacy of the Troubles would be better spent funding the needs of those bereaved and survivors, rather than pursuing convictions, says Lord Hain

22 Oct 2018 Home affairs

Peter Hain: Voters need to rescue Theresa May and the country from this folly

The difference between what was offered by Brexiteers and what is achievable has widened into an unbridgeable gulf. We must put the deal to the people, writes Lord Hain

06 Dec 2017 Brexit

Lords Diary: Peter Hain

A man on a mission, Lord Hain ponders when the Chancellor will finally take a great leap forward – and finds the PM’s Brexit proposals bordering on the ridiculous