Code of Conduct: Why We Need to Fix Parliament and How to Do It [Pehme köide]

Nobody knows how parliament works and how it doesnt better than Chris. Its a delight watching him take a bulldozer to the crumbling edifice of parliamentary standards -- JAMES O'BRIEN Absolutely riveting. I read, I blink, I gasp. Chris Bryant has not only chaired the Standards Committee during its busiest period on record but also has unrivalled knowledge of the history of Parliament. There is no better guide to the extraordinary dereliction of duty of some of his fellow parliamentarians in these unusual times, nor to how we might restore function to the system and trust in the institution -- REVEREND RICHARD COLES Code of Conduct is a vital part of the fightback against post-truth populism and the damage it has done to our democracy in recent years. Well written, personal, insightful but also brutally factual, it should serve as a wake-up call to all of us politicians and public alike that we need major reform of our politics and our political institutions -- ALASTAIR CAMPBELL A terrific read. From outmoded customs that strangle the chamber, to committees with no teeth, Chris Bryant not only provides insights into whats wrong with parliament but also suggests sensible solutions that might one day lead to a democracy fit for purpose -- HUGH BONNEVILLE The first time I've ever read a book about parliament which was unputdownable -- CAROL VORDERMAN Chris Bryant weaves a thoroughly entertaining yarn about what its like to work behind the scenes in the sausage factory of the British parliament. You may not agree with every word he says, but this book is a real eye-opener about the state of British politics today. Democracy is worth fighting for and Chris is doing precisely that -- BILL BROWDER Thoughtful, provocative and very timely, this is a book that needed to be written - and few are better qualified to do so than one of the most dedicated parliamentarians of our generation. Democracies get the representatives they deserve so we all have a responsibility to help raise the standing of our elected politicians. Code of Conduct will help us do so -- ED BALLS