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How Westminster works...and why it doesn't
Ian Dunt
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- Book Synopsis
- Why do some prime ministers manage to get things done, while others miserably fail? What is a 'special adviser' and how did they take over British political life? And why is the House of Lords more functional than most people think? Most of us have a sense that our political system doesn't seem to work, but struggle to articulate exactly why. And for good reason: our political and financial institutions are cloaked in secrecy, archaic terminology, ancient custom and impenetrable jargon. Now, expert political journalist Ian Dunt is lifting the lid on British politics to expose every aspect of the setup in a way that can be understood and challenged. From Downing Street to Whitehall, the Commons to the Lords, this book is an indispensable guide to our political system - and how we might begin to fix it.
- About The Author
- Ian Dunt spent many years working in the heart of Westminster as editor of Politics.co.uk. He is a columnist for the i newspaper, host on the Oh God What Now and Origin Story podcasts, and regularly appears as a political pundit on TV and radio. He is the author of two previous books - Brexit: What the Hell Happens Now and How to be a Liberal.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781399602747
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Weidenfeld & Nicolson, (28 March 2024)
- Number of Pages
- 432
- Weight
- 340 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 196 x 128 x 30 mm
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