Coalition: The Inside Story of the Conservative-Liberal Democrat Coalition Government
- ISBN-10
- 1785900358
- ISBN-13
- 9781785900358
- Category
- Political Science
- Pages
- 624
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016-03-22
- Publisher
- Biteback Publishing
- Author
- David Laws
Description
When David Cameron and Nick Clegg stepped out into the rose garden at No. 10 to launch the first coalition government since the Second World War, it was amid a sea of uncertainty. Some doubted whether the coalition could survive a full term - or even a full year. Five years later, this bold departure for British politics had weathered storms, spending cuts and military strikes, rows, referendums and riots. In this compelling insider account, David Laws lays bare the inner workings of the coalition government from its birth in 2010 to its demise in 2015. As one of the chief Lib Dem negotiators, Laws had a front-row seat from the very beginning of the parliament. Holding key posts in the heart of government, he was there for the triumphs, the tantrums and the tactical manoeuvrings. Now, he brings this experience to bear, revealing how crucial decisions were made, uncovering the often explosive divisions between and within the coalition parties, and candidly exploring the personalities and positions of the leading players on both sides of the government. Honest, insightful and at times shocking, Coalition shines a powerful light on perhaps the most fascinating political partnership of modern times.
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- 2007
- 347 pages
- Paperback
- Harriman House Limited
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