Constitution: government & the state
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Code of conduct
£9.99Code of conduct
The extraordinary turmoil we have seen in British politics in the last few years has set records. We have had the fastest turnover of prime ministers in our history and more MPs suspended from the House than ever. No wonder people are asking whether ‘parliamentary standards’ is a contradiction in terms. As Chair of the Committees on Standards and Privileges, Chris Bryant has been in the thick of the battle over standards in parliament. Cronyism, nepotism, conflicts of interest, misconduct and lying: politicians are engaging in these activities more frequently and more publicly than ever before. ‘Code of Conduct’ looks at every angle of parliamentary conduct, charting the history of how we got here.
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The lost chapel of Westminster
£25.00The lost chapel of Westminster
The fascinating history of St Stephen’s Chapel in the Palace of Westminster, a building at the heart of British life for over 700 years. Begun in 1292, the royal chapel of St Stephen was the crowning glory of the old palace of Westminster – a place of worship for kings and a showcase of the finest architecture, ritual and music the Plantagenets could muster. But in 1548, as the Protestant Reformation reached its height, St Stephen’s was given a new purpose as the House of Commons. Burned out in the great palace fire of 1834, the Commons chamber was then recreated on a remarkably similar medieval design, perpetuating a way of doing politics that is recognisable to this day.
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The new India
£25.00The new India
‘The New India’ is the unforgettable account of the struggle between modern forces and ancient ideas to shape the young country’s destiny. It reveals a picture of a nation on the precipice of dramatic change. Based on six years of detailed research and on-the-ground reporting, the book builds – authoritatively, vividly, indelibly – to become the story of post-colonial India.
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The Prince
£7.99The Prince
A classic of the Western tradition, Machiavelli’s ‘The Prince’ has influenced political and philosophical thought since its publication four centuries ago. This translation is faithful to the tone of the original work.
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Turning points
£10.99Turning points
An exploration of the most consequential events in modern British history, from seasoned political commentator and broadcaster Steve Richards.
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