The Manchester Guardian was born of moderate radicalism, and began life in 1821 as a mouthpiece for male middle-class political reform. When revolution convulsed Europe in the middle of the 19th century, the Manchester Guardian had little sympathy for the insurrectionists. The Manchester Guardian wanted no part in the most widespread revolutionary wave in European history. Photograph: GuardianUnder Scott, the Manchester Guardian made its name in foreign affairs, notably opposing the second Boer war against popular opinion. Editors do make a difference: under Wadsworth the Manchester Guardian took a surprisingly conservative view of the foundation of the National Health Service.

Source: The Guardian May 07, 2021 06:00 UTC