Ahead of the general election, stay up-to-date with the best new books on British politics, from the bestselling biography of Keir Starmer to new books by leading Guardian and Observer writers such as John Crace and George Monbiot. Every order from the Guardian Bookshop helps to power independent journalism – giving a voice to the powerless and holding power to account.

Bestselling politics books by Guardian and Observer writers

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The Vote by Paul Foot

From celebrated journalist and historian Paul Foot, the thrilling story of how the universal franchise was secured in Britain, and the slow erosion that followed

This is a classic work of history and a must-read for anyone interested in the origins of today's political scene

Political memoirs and biographies

From Tom Baldwin’s biography of Keir Starmer to the new book by Green Party MP Caroline Lucas, save up to 15% on the year’s must-read politics books

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How Westminster Works... and Why It Doesn't by Ian Dunt

Why do some prime ministers manage to get things done, while others miserably fail? What is a ‘special adviser’ and how did they take over British political life?

From Downing Street to Whitehall, the Commons to the Lords, this book is an indispensable guide to our political system – and how we might begin to fix it.

Contemporary politics books

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