Government and Politics in Britain

"This must-have book for any student of British politics could be subtitled 'Everything You Wanted to Know About Power In Britain But Were Afraid to Ask' as it is a veritable cornucopia of information, analysis and provocative criticism aimed at a thorough understanding of this country's government structures, how they work in principle, and how they operate in practice. No dry rehearsal of facts but written to engage the reader."
LSE Review of Books
"Like its predecessors, this revised and updated edition is comprehensive and engaging, offering readers a continuous invitation to think critically about the subject. It will be a key resource for all serious students of UK politics."
Mark Garnett, Lancaster University
"Kingdom and Fairclough have produced an excellent textbook. It manages to weave together detailed information, historical context and conceptual understanding to provide a sophisticated introduction to British politics today."
Martin Smith, University of York
"Kingdom and Fairclough have produced a detailed, thought-provoking and dissenting analysis of British politics. This book will be an invaluable resource for A-level and undergraduate students of government and politics."
Matt Beech, University of Hull
"This thorough, detailed and authoritative text should be required reading for politics students and tutors wishing to acquire a broad historical understanding allied with an excellent range of contemporary examples. Engagingly written with numerous opportunities for debate and analysis, it is an excellent text for sixth-form students."
Paul Brennan, Runshaw College