In The Eye Of The Storm

(Hardback)

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Politicians today live in an age in which no action or word remains beyond the scrutiny of their peers. The media landscape is such that technological developments have revolutionised communication, making even the minutiae of modern politics potentially hazardous to the uninitiated and the untrained. With the rise of Twitter, blogging and the social networks, governments, parties and politicians are never far away from the next damaging, potentially career-ending, crisis. In this book, MP Rob Wilson looks at recent crises and scandals in British politics from the perspective of the people at the heart of the story. It details just what it is like to face the media and a political onslaught, how senior politicians attempt to battle through as their careers face ruin, and how the experience affects them, and their families, as human beings.

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Rob Wilson is rapidly becoming one of the best-informed and most acute observers of Westminster politics. He brings the extra insights and instincts of a player with inside access to the heart of government. Michael Crick, Political Correspondent, Channel 4 News A very well-written, important and authentic book - Everyone interested in contemporary politics should study it. Peter Oborne, Chief Political Commentator at The Daily Telegraph Wilson writes fluidly and with compassion, and has coaxed more from his subjects than many journalists would have... [A] fascinating curiosity that fills in invaluable details about what was happening behind the scenes. Tim Shipman, Sunday Times '5/5 The Eye of the Storm has been paid the greatest compliment a piece of political journalism can be paid: Downing Street tried to suppress it - [A] well-written, behind-the-scenes account.' The Telegraph A hugely entertaining read. Good Book Guide

Author Bio

ROB WILSON is the Conservative MP for Reading East. He is the author of 5 Days to Power: The Journey to Coalition Britain 9781849540810 also published by Biteback.