Why We Get The Wrong Politicians

Review: ‘Compelling and Entertaining.’ Robert Peston – Political Editor, ITV; ‘An entertaining read that addresses hard questions. 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 fast-paced, intelligent dissection of modern politics, packed full of juicy anecdotes and insider knowledge. What Isabel Hardman doesn’t know about parliament isn’t worth knowing.’ Helen Lewis – Deputy Editor, New Statesman; ‘With humour and humanity, Isabel Hardman lifts the lid on the Houses of Parliament and shows with compelling authority how the structure and culture of our political system so often delivers the worst kind of results. This book has the power to fundamentally change how we do things in this country.’ Emily Maitlis – Presenter, Newsnight; ‘The untold, candid account of our MPs. Isabel Hardman has been able to pierce our protective armour because we trust and respect her. And she’s analysed what she found with a fierce intellect.’ Harriet Harman MP; ‘Highly readable’ Jacob Rees-Mogg MP; ‘This thoroughly readable and well-researched book explains why parliamentary powers won’t ever be used properly until parties change how they choose their candidates.’ Lord Peter Mandelson. Book Description: One of the UK’s stars in political journalism asks why we lost faith in politicians – and how we can fix our system of government. From the Author: Isabel Hardman is a journalist and broadcaster.

She is Assistant Editor of The Spectator and presents Week in Westminster on BBC Radio 4. In 2015, she was named “Journalist of the Year” at the Political Studies Association’s annual awards. She lives in London. She frequently appears on television and radio, including Have I Got News For You, The News Quiz, Andrew Marr, Sunday Politics, Robert Peston, and more. About the Author: Isabel Hardman is a journalist and broadcaster. She is Assistant Editor of The Spectator and presents Week in Westminster on BBC Radio 4. In 2015, she was named “Journalist of the Year” at the Political Studies Association’s annual awards. She lives in London. She frequently appears on television and radio, including Have I Got News For You, The News Quiz, Andrew Marr, Sunday Politics, Robert Peston, and more.

About the Author

Isabel Hardman is the Assistant Editor of the Spectator and also presents Radio 4’s Week in Westminster. In 2015 she was named the youngest ever Political Journalist of the Year by the Political Studies Association. She appears regularly on TV and radio, including Have I Got News for You, The Andrew Marr Show, The News Quiz, Today programme, Question Time and Sky News. She also writes columns for The Times, The Guardian, The Sun, The Observer, Evening Standard, and the Daily Telegraph.

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