Background Candour was founded by journalist
Arthur K. Chesterton as the successor to
Truth. Following the 1953 takeover of
Truth by the Staples Press, which insisted on adopting a new mainstream Conservative editorial policy and dropping the openly anti-Jewish content, Chesterton promptly resigned as deputy editor, along with the editor
Collin Brooks. Chesterton then had
The Britons published a pamphlet denouncing the new leadership,
Truth has been murdered, and asked his readers for backing for a new journal in the style of the old
Truth.
1953–1973 Chesterton initially struggled to win enthusiastic support when demanding for funds, but he eventually obtained the financial backing of R. K. Jeffery, The
League of Empire Loyalists (LEL), founded in October 1954 by Chesterton – along with
Candour as the group's periodical – was dedicated to preserving
British imperialism. Its readership expanded beyond England to various parts of the former
British Empire, including
Australia,
New Zealand and
Rhodesia.
1973–1999 Following Chesterton's death,
Candour was edited by Rosine de Bounevialle (1916–1999) until her own death.
After 1999 Candour still continues to be published by the A.K. Chesterton Trust, The latest issue as of April 23, 2025 is no. 888 published in February/March 2025 (exact date not given). It operates mainly by subscription, and some issues are out of stock according to its website. ==References==