Anthony Seldon

Anthony Seldon

United Kingdom United KingdomhistorianMaleb. 19535.9Global Dominance: 0.01%

Anthony Seldon is a prominent British historian, author, and educationalist known for his works on modern political history and leadership. He gained significant attention for his critical analysis of political figures, notably providing insights into the tenure of former Prime Minister Liz Truss, which he characterized as disastrous. Seldon has authored several bestselling biographies, including one on Tony Blair, and is a frequent commentator on political affairs in the United Kingdom.

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Seldon stated that Britain is in a deep crisis following Starmer and his predecessors' failures to instill confidence.

Može li iko popraviti Britaniju?
Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997·MontenegroMontenegro· 2026-06-23
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Anthony Seldon, author of The Impossible Office?, which charts the 300-year story of the premiership.

The ungovernable country? Why Britain keeps losing prime ministers | Politics
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-22
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Anthony Seldon believes that Starmer did not understand what the job of a prime minister actually entails.

Zašto je Kir Starmer podneo ostavku: Analiza političkog kraha britanskog premijera
Blic – popular Serbian tabloid/daily, est. 1996·SerbiaSerbia· 2026-06-22
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Anthony Seldon has described the revelations regarding Mandelson as possibly the UK’s worst political scandal.

Is Britain about to lose another prime minister? | UK news
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-09
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Historian Anthony Seldon remarked that Prince Andrew's title being inactive is a very significant step historically.

Prince Andrew gives up royal title and honours over Epstein accusations
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-10-18
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Anthony Seldon provided historical context regarding the removal of titles from senior royals.

Prince Andrew’s fall from grace complete as monarchy cuts him loose | Prince Andrew
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-17
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Historian Anthony Seldon commented on the potential significance of Trump's visit for Charles.

Trump begins historic state visit to UK amid pomp and protests - World
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-17
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Historian Anthony Seldon commented on the potential significance of Trump's visit for King Charles.

Trump begins historic state visit to UK amid pomp and protests
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-09-17
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Historian Anthony Seldon commented on the potential significance of the visit for King Charles.

UK rolls out red carpet for Trump, and hopes to avoid red faces - World
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-17
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Historian and author Anthony Seldon stated that repairing their relationship is important for the monarchy as well as for Charles and Harry as individuals.

Britanski princ Hari se sastao sa ocem kraljem Čarlsom prvi put nakon 20 mjeseci
Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997·MontenegroMontenegro· 2025-09-10
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Anthony Seldon described Liz Truss's time in office as so poor that he gave her biography a derogatory subtitle.

Keir Starmer ydmyget af partifæller
Politiken·DenmarkDenmark· 2025-07-03
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Anthony Seldon is a respected British historian who criticized Liz Truss's premiership in his biography.

Keir Starmer ydmyget af partifæller:»I 100 år har ingen haft så inkompetent start i rollen«
Politiken·DenmarkDenmark· 2025-07-02
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