Why We Get the Wrong Politicians
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Publishing Details
Why We Get the Wrong Politicians
By (Author) Isabel Hardman
Atlantic Books
Atlantic Books
29th November 2022
Main
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
324.241
Long-listed for ORWELL PRIZE 2019 (UK)
Physical Properties
384
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 27mm
330g
Description
Winner at the 2018 Parliamentary Book Awards
Shortlisted for the 2018 Waterstones Book of the Year
Longlisted for the Orwell Prize, 2019
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Daily Telegraph's Best Books of the Year, 2018
Guardian's Best Books of the Year, 2018
Evening Standard's Best Books of the Year, 2018
Daily Mail's Best Books of the Year, 2018
BBC's Biggest Books, 2018
Prospect's Best Books of the Year, 2018
Politicians are consistently voted the least trusted professional group by the UK public. They've recently become embroiled in scandals concerning sexual harassment and expenses. Every year, they introduce new legislation that doesn't do what it sets out to achieve - often with terrible financial and human costs. But, with some notable exceptions, they are decent, hard-working people, doing a hugely difficult and demanding job.
In this searching examination of our political class, award-winning journalist Isabel Hardman tries to square this circle. She lifts the lid on the strange world of Westminster and asks why we end up with representatives with whom we are so unhappy.
Filled with forensic analysis and revealing reportage, this landmark and accessible book is a must read for anyone who wants to see a future with better government.
Reviews
'A really good book... Well-structured and well-written.' - Observer
'Hardman's well-written, incisive book provides a good compass with which to navigate this changing landscape' - The Times
'It's easy to moan that Westminster doesn't work and a lot harder to explain why. To understand, this is the book you need to read.' - Laura Kuenssberg, Political Editor, BBC News
'An entertaining read that addresses hard questions... invaluable for those who think they know what's wrong with Westminster but have no idea how to put it right.' - John Humphrys, Presenter, Today Programme
Author Bio
Isabel Hardman is a journalist and broadcaster. She is Assistant Editor of The Spectator and presents Week in Westminster on BBC Radio 4. In 2015, she was named "Journalist of the Year" at the Political Studies Association's annual awards. She lives in London.
She frequently appears on television and radio, including Have I Got News For You, The News Quiz, Andrew Marr, Sunday Politics, Robert Peston, and more.
