'[A] unique textbook on politics. The range of authors gives both an authority and immediacy to the collection. There is a real feel for the political process, particularly Parliament, often absent in more conventional textbooks. Most MPs, as well as students, could profitably read this book.' - Peter Riddell

• 1. The Shape of British Politics; 2. The Constitutional Context; 3. Elections and Electors; 4. Parties and the Party System; 5 Pressures and Publics; 6 Campaigns and Communications; 7. Parliament and Politicians; 8. Governing at the Centre; 9. Governing Beyond the Centre; 10. Whither British Politics?

'[A] unique textbook on politics. The range of authors gives both an authority and immediacy to the collection. There is a real feel for the political process, particularly Parliament, often absent in more conventional textbooks. Most MPs, as well as students, could profitably read this book.' - Peter Riddell

• 1. The Shape of British Politics; 2. The Constitutional Context; 3. Elections and Electors; 4. Parties and the Party System; 5 Pressures and Publics; 6 Campaigns and Communications; 7. Parliament and Politicians; 8. Governing at the Centre; 9. Governing Beyond the Centre; 10. Whither British Politics?

'[A] unique textbook on politics. The range of authors gives both an authority and immediacy to the collection. There is a real feel for the political process, particularly Parliament, often absent in more conventional textbooks. Most MPs, as well as students, could profitably read this book.' - Peter Riddell

• 1. The Shape of British Politics; 2. The Constitutional Context; 3. Elections and Electors; 4. Parties and the Party System; 5 Pressures and Publics; 6 Campaigns and Communications; 7. Parliament and Politicians; 8. Governing at the Centre; 9. Governing Beyond the Centre; 10. Whither British Politics?