Code of Conduct
Why We Need to Fix Parliament – and How to Do It
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THE INSTANT TOP TWO SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
SHORTLISTED FOR THE PARLIAMENTARY BOOK AWARDS
Longstanding Labour MP Chris Bryant tells the inside story of what went so wrong with Westminster – and how we might solve it.
'Takes a bulldozer to the crumbling edifice of parliamentary standards' JAMES O'BRIEN
'Absolutely riveting. I read, I blink, I gasp' REVEREND RICHARD COLES
'Vital. It should serve as a wake-up call to all of us' ALASTAIR CAMPBELL
'A lively, forensic, engrossing, sometimes entertaining, often disturbing and always unflinching interrogation of what's gone wrong with our legislature' ANDREW RAWNSLEY, OBSERVER
The extraordinary turmoil we have seen in British politics in the last few years has set records. With the last government, we had the fastest turnover of ministers in our history and more MPs suspended from the House than ever. Rules were flouted repeatedly, sometimes in plain sight. The government seemed unable to escape the brush of sleaze. And just when we thought it was all going to calm down a bit, another scandal would break.
Having spent years as Chair of the Committees on Standards and Privileges, Chris Bryant had a front-row seat for the battle over standards in our politics. Taking us inside the Pugin-carpeted corridors of Westminster, from the prime minister's office to the Strangers' Bar, he examines how parliament got into this mess and suggests how it might – at last – get its house in order.©2023 Chris Bryant (P)2023 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
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- Malcolm Mills
- 11-12-23
excellent
A well written book. Mr. Bryant knows his Parliament. A bit hard on some of his colleagues.
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- Mr A R Ling
- 09-09-23
Fascinating & insightful written with integrity
Always felt Chris Bryant to be a man with standards and passion. Both come through in this work. He has attempted to take a balanced apolitical view, but this must have been difficult given the current party has been in power, and therefore in the spotlight, for 13 years. I keep up with political news, but have never read a work on politics, my boredom threshold is very low! However, because of my respect for Mr Bryant (and the fact my mother came from the Rhonda), I gave it a go. Very pleased I did. Couldn't put it down and read it in a day. Didn't agree with everything, but it certainly gave me food for thought. I will need to reread to ensure a full understanding, but that is certainly no hardship. Hopefully, the perspective this lends to our political system will stir things up and open a debate.
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- Raim Dragonetti
- 25-12-23
Interesting, concise and very well read
The analysis of the problems with parliament was great as was Chris Bryant’s delivery. I liked that the solutions were suggested in the same chapter. It was refreshing that the book was focused and not padded out - it felt like the right number of examples and anecdotes.
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- Tracy Emmerson Meggitt
- 06-09-23
Fascinating insights
I got the audio version so I could listen to it while doing monotonous tasks. It had some fascinating insights into the workings of parliament, both current and historical. Chris also has some really credible ideas of how to overall the current processes and fix the major issues. Now it just needs someone in power to take heed and start making the changes he suggests. I won't hold my breath for that though.
It was a genuinely interesting book that was well read and massively helped me get through my boring tasks.
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- Anonymous User
- 23-01-24
well worth your time
clearly laid out case for reform. interesting and entertaining anecdotes. good performance by the author.
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- Samuel James Crawford
- 18-07-24
Informative and Entertaining!
An engaging listen and I learnt a lot! Chris Bryant can stand me a pint in the Strangers’ Bar any time!
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- Tom Montgomery
- 19-08-23
An excellent listen.
As I wouldn't be at home to receive the book I decided to get the audible version. I always find Bryant excellent in Parliament. This is him at his best.
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- Glanville Bentley
- 02-01-24
An inspirational MP
An informed account of our politics weaknesses and strengths with practical suggestions for reform and transparency.
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- Michael
- 28-01-24
Eye-opening and informative
Great book from Chris Bryant. Open, honest and informative, this book gives historical detail and an insiders take on what has happened to our politics and what could be done to fix it.
I challenge you to listen to this book and not feel inspired to make a difference to the world around us.
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- Richard Selway
- 25-08-23
Thoroughly enjoyed
I am consistently impressed by what I see of Chris Bryant and this book didn't disappoint. A fascinating insight, honest and humorous.
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