From leading MP Chris Bryant,a clear and biting guide to one of the biggest issues in parliament today: politicians breaking the rules and expecting to get away with it.
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.
Rules have been flouted repeatedly,sometimes in plain sight. The government seems unable to escape the brush of sleaze. And just when we think it's all going to calm down a bit,another scandal breaks. As Chair of the Committees on Standards and Privileges,Chris Bryant has had a front-row seat for 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. The result
The work of honest and accountable MPs is tarnished. Public trust is worn thin. And when nearly two thirds of voters think that MPs are out for themselves,democracy is in trouble. It is time for a better brand of politics. Taking us inside the Pugin-carpeted corridors of Westminster,from the prime minister's office to the Strangers'Bar,Code of Conduct examines every angle of parliamentary conduct and suggests how parliament might - at last - get its house in order.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLCISBN: 9781526663597Number of pages: 240Dimensions: 216 x 135 mm
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'Nobody knows how parliament works - and how it doesn't - better than Chris. It's a delight watching him take a bulldozer to the crumbling edifice of parliamentary standards.'- JamesO'Brien
'A terrific read. From outmoded customs that strangle the chamber,to committees with no teeth,Chris Bryant not only provides insights into what's wrong with parliament but also suggests sensible solutions that might one day lead to a democracy fit for purpose.'- Hugh Bonneville
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