A lively, idiosyncratic, witty look at what is at the heart of our political process by a man who has crossed over from observer to activist, to become one of our newest members of parliament. Boris Johnson, celebrated for his blonde thatch of hair as well as for his writing in the newspapers, took notes throughout his period as prospective candidate and the election campaign. The result is this book which raises real questions about the democratic process. Have you ever wondered about becoming a Member of Parliament? Or ...
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A lively, idiosyncratic, witty look at what is at the heart of our political process by a man who has crossed over from observer to activist, to become one of our newest members of parliament. Boris Johnson, celebrated for his blonde thatch of hair as well as for his writing in the newspapers, took notes throughout his period as prospective candidate and the election campaign. The result is this book which raises real questions about the democratic process. Have you ever wondered about becoming a Member of Parliament? Or why other people do? Or thought about the process of getting from being a regular person, through the selection procedure, to becoming that candidate for whom we may (or may not) vote? Or considered what the prospective parliamentary candidates do as they stump around the constituency - making speeches, kissing babies, knocking on front doors, providing newspaper copy? Or what difference it makes to us? Boris Johnson has been a candidate in two elections. As a journalist, Boris Johnson is used to writing about politicians. But he decided that he should become one. Now he is himself being interviewed. So what does it feel like, with the tables turned? What made him decide to become an MP? In his own inimitable style, Boris Johnson writes about his views on the role of MPs and their historical place: what they can achieve today. He comments on life on the stump, and the pleasure (mostly) of meeting voters, on political parties, current issues, and how to persuade people to vote - all interwoven with stories of what happened to him on his way to a meeting...
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Outline: -A lively idiosyncratic witty look at the heart of our political process by a man who has crossed over from observer to activist to become one of our newest members of parliament Boris Johnson celebrated for his blonde thatch of hair as well as for his brilliant writing in the newspapers and much liked for his appearances on television and radio took notes throughout his period as prospective candidate and the election campaign The result is a book that is lovely and fascinating outspoken and funny and yet raises real questions about the democratic process Have you ever wondered about becoming a Member of Parliament? Or why other people do? Or considered what the prospective parliamentary candidates do as they stump around the constituency-making speeches kissing babies knocking on front doors providing newspaper copy? Or what difference it makes to us? Boris Johnson has been a candidate in two elections As a journalist he is used to writing about politicians Now he is himself being interviewed So what does it feel like with the tables turned? In his own inimitable style Boris Johnson writes about his views on the role of MPs and what they can achieve today He comments on life on the stump and the pleasure (mostly) of meeting voters on political parties current issues and how to persuade people to vote-all interwoven with stories of what happened to him on his way to a meeting--> Genre: Literary Fiction Literary Works-> the publisher of this PAPERBACK book is HarperCollins The date of this copy is 2002 booksalvation have grade it as Very Good and it will be shipped from our UK warehouse This book is from the Series. Shipping is Free for UK buyers and at a reasonable charge for buyer outside the UK.
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