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Beatrice Webb was born in Gloucestershire, the granddaughter of a Radical MP, Richard Potter . In 1882, she had a relationship with Radical politician Joseph Chamberlain, by then a Cabinet minister. This was a failure, and in 1890 she was introduced to Sidney Webb, whose help she sought in research she was carrying out. They married in 1892, and remained together for the rest of her life. She was an active partner in all his political and professional activities, including the organisation of the Fabian Society and the establishment of the London School of Economics. She co-authored books such as the History of Trade Unionism ( 1894), and was co-founder of the New StatesmanThis article is about New Statesman magazine. For the Rik Mayall sitcom, see The New Statesman. The New Statesman is a United Kingdom weekly left of centre magazine. It was first published in 1913 as the newsletter of the Fabian Society, originally edited magazine ( 19131913 is a common year starting on Wednesday. click on link for calendar) Events January-March January 30 House of Lords rejects Irish Home Rule Bill February 1 New York City's Grand Central Station opens as the world's largest train station. February 3 Th).