How Westminster Works . . . and Why It Doesn't

British politics is broken, with experts being denigrated, lies being rewarded, and deep-seated national problems going unresolved. Ian Dunt's book "How Westminster Works. . . and Why It Doesn't" exposes the system in a way that can be understood and challenged, providing a vision of how we can fix it.

Format: Hardback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 13 April 2023
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

British politics is in a state of disarray, as evidenced by the current news coverage. The country is plagued by prime ministers who undermine the economy, secretaries of state who lack the intellectual capacity to fulfill their roles, and MPs who appear temperamentally ill-suited for their positions. Expertise is devalued, while lies are rewarded, and longstanding national issues remain unresolved. While most people sense that the system is flawed, they struggle to articulate the exact reasons behind it. The political and financial system in Britain is shrouded in secrecy, outdated terminology, archaic customs, and impenetrable technical jargon.

Lifting the Lid on British Politics: How Westminster Works... and Why It Doesn't provides a comprehensive exploration of the entire system, from the highest echelons of Downing Street to the depths of the nation's newsrooms, from the corridors of the civil service to the green benches of the Commons. Based on extensive interviews with some of the most influential figures in politics, including former occupants of No. 10 and key figures in Whitehall, Westminster, and Fleet Street, Ian Dunt offers a detailed account of the mechanisms of British government that have long been sought to be avoided by those in power. In addition, he presents a vision for how the system can be reformed and improved.

Weight: 560g
Dimension: 146 x 224 x 38 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399602730