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Code of Conduct

Why We Need to Fix Parliament – and How to Do It

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By: Chris Bryant
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 Bloomsbury presents Code of Conduct written and read by Chris Bryant.

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Longstanding Labour MP Chris Bryant tells the inside story of what went so wrong with Westminster – and how we might solve it.

'Takes a bulldozer to the crumbling edifice of parliamentary standards' JAMES O'BRIEN
'Absolutely riveting. I read, I blink, I gasp' REVEREND RICHARD COLES
'Vital. It should serve as a wake-up call to all of us' ALASTAIR CAMPBELL
'A lively, forensic, engrossing, sometimes entertaining, often disturbing and always unflinching interrogation of what's gone wrong with our legislature' ANDREW RAWNSLEY, OBSERVER

The extraordinary turmoil we have seen in British politics in the last few years has set records. With the last government, we had the fastest turnover of ministers in our history and more MPs suspended from the House than ever. Rules were flouted repeatedly, sometimes in plain sight. The government seemed unable to escape the brush of sleaze. And just when we thought it was all going to calm down a bit, another scandal would break.

Having spent years as Chair of the Committees on Standards and Privileges, Chris Bryant had a front-row seat for the battle over standards in our politics. Taking us inside the Pugin-carpeted corridors of Westminster, from the prime minister's office to the Strangers' Bar, he examines how parliament got into this mess and suggests how it might – at last – get its house in order.©2023 Chris Bryant (P)2023 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Corruption & Misconduct Politics & Government Thought-Provoking Inspiring
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clearly laid out case for reform. interesting and entertaining anecdotes. good performance by the author.

well worth your time

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I am consistently impressed by what I see of Chris Bryant and this book didn't disappoint. A fascinating insight, honest and humorous.

Thoroughly enjoyed

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The analysis of the problems with parliament was great as was Chris Bryant’s delivery. I liked that the solutions were suggested in the same chapter. It was refreshing that the book was focused and not padded out - it felt like the right number of examples and anecdotes.

Interesting, concise and very well read

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Bryant lifts the lid on the shady dealings in Parliament, bringing into focus the breadth of modern-day corruption and the urgency of reform.

He narrates earnestly, even if his delivery is not entirely slick.

I've listened once; I will let it sink in and then listen again, because these issues are too important to misunderstand.

Eye-opening and damning

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I got the audio version so I could listen to it while doing monotonous tasks. It had some fascinating insights into the workings of parliament, both current and historical. Chris also has some really credible ideas of how to overall the current processes and fix the major issues. Now it just needs someone in power to take heed and start making the changes he suggests. I won't hold my breath for that though.
It was a genuinely interesting book that was well read and massively helped me get through my boring tasks.

Fascinating insights

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