Battle Axe
A Memoir
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Battle Axe
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A landmark memoir told through the campaigns and battles that Margaret has been involved in over the years, from being a rebellious teenager to a battling granny.
Here, she shares anecdotes and stories that are interesting, important and funny. She draws lessons from her experiences, many of which resonate with the challenges we face today.
©2026 Dame Margaret HodgeCritic reviews
PRAISE FOR CALLED TO ACCOUNT:
The only figure in public life making a robust moral case for the honest payment of tax is Margaret Hodge – Zoë Williams ― Guardian
She's a bit like a tarantula: you don't want to become intimate with it but you admire its danger and grace – Anonymous Conservative member of the Public Accounts Committee
She is fearless, feisty, sharp as a tack and at the top of her game – Lynn Barber ― Sunday Times
A shocking exposé of corporate misbehaviour and government waste, it has not had the attention it deserves – Chris Mullin ― Observer