New Statesman facts for kids
The New Statesman is a well-known British magazine. It focuses on politics and is published every week in London. It is known for its left-wing views, which means it often supports ideas like social equality and government help for people.
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The Story of the New Statesman
How It Started
The New Statesman magazine began in 1913. It was created with help from famous people like George Bernard Shaw. He was a well-known writer and a member of the Fabian Society. The Fabian Society was a group that wanted to make society better through gradual changes, often supporting socialist ideas.
Joining Forces with The Nation
In 1930, the Statesman joined with another magazine called The Nation. The Nation was a Liberal weekly magazine. After they joined, the magazine changed its name to New Statesman and Nation. It kept this name until 1964. A very important person on The Nation's board was the economist John Maynard Keynes. He became a big influence on the magazine's ideas and direction.
Changing Views in the 1930s
During the 1930s, the Statesman became even more left-wing in its political views. It strongly opposed fascism, which is a type of government that has a dictator and often uses force. The magazine was also critical of the government's policy of appeasement. This policy meant trying to avoid war by giving in to the demands of leaders like Benito Mussolini from Italy and Adolf Hitler from Germany. The New Statesman believed that appeasement was a bad idea.
