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.
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
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.
