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The Abuse of Power

Confronting Injustice in Public Life
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The Abuse of Power by Theresa May draws on her experience as Prime Minister and Home Secretary to reveal how power has been misused, causing harm to individuals and eroding public trust. The book examines tragedies such as Hillsborough and Grenfell, the Daniel Morgan case, and political scandals, highlighting how those in authority prioritised self-interest and institutional protection over justice. May calls for a fundamental rethink of politics and public service to ensure power is exercised responsibly and for the common good.
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This book will appeal to readers interested in British politics, governance, and social justice. It is especially suited for those keen to understand the ethical challenges faced by public officials and the need for reform in leadership and accountability.

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Former Prime Minister Theresa May exposes the abuse of power by public institutions and politicians in a series of riveting first-hand accounts from her time in office.

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As Prime Minister for three years and Home Secretary for six years, Theresa May confronted a series of issues in which the abuse of power led to devastating results for individuals and significantly damaged the reputation of, and trust in, public institutions and politicians. From the Hillsborough and Grenfell tragedies, to the Daniel Morgan case and parliamentary scandals, the powerful repeatedly chose to use their power not in the interests of the powerless but to serve themselves or to protect the organisation to which they belonged.

The Abuse of Power is a searing expose of injustice and an impassioned call to exercise power for the greater good. Drawing on examples from domestic and international affairs she was personally involved in at the highest level, including Stop and Search and the Salisbury Poisonings, the former prime minister argues for a radical rethink in how we approach our politics and public life.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035410460

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Book Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 420g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Theresa May has served as the MP for Maidenhead since 1997. She was a member of the Shadow Cabinet from 1999 to 2010, and from 2002 to 2003 she was the first female Chairman of the Conservative Party. She was appointed Home Secretary in 2010 and became the longest-serving Conservative Home Secretary for over a century. She served as Prime Minister from 2016 to 2019. The Abuse of Power is her first book.

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