I have just ordered this, haven't read it yet but it may throw some light on "the strange world of Westminster and . . . why we end up with representatives with whom we are so unhappy" Why We Get the Wrong Politicians (Amazon's Kindle Daily Deal £1.19)
Reviews
Hardman's well-written, incisive book provides a good compass with which to navigate this changing landscape, The Times
A fast-paced, intelligent dissection of modern politics, packed full of juicy anecdotes and insider knowledge, Helen Lewis, New Statesman
A must-read for anyone who wants to change the way they think about politicians and how they vote., Evening Standard
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
A fascinating insider's view., Daily Mirror
A must-read for anyone who wants a better Parliament. Crammed with insight and gossip, it will hopefully provoke the Westminster bubble to clean itself up -- Asa Bennet, Daily Telegraph
With humour and humanity, Isabel Hardman lifts the lid on the Houses of Parliament... This book has the power to fundamentally change how we do things in this country, Emily Maitlis – Presenter, Newsnight
Riveting, Daily Telegraph
A rich experience., Guardian, summer books