6 JUNE 1987, page 15

The Spectator Set By Christopher Booker

1 Freaks (i) Which two living people have stood for Parliament most often? (ii) What unique distinction in post-war politics is shared by Tony Benn and the Sinn Fein member......

One Hundred Years Ago

MR Gladstone made on Thursday a journey through Wales to Swansea, which his followers hope will excite enthusiasm though the country. He was received at the different stations......