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The Fall of Boris Johnson
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See moreThe sensational inside story of Boris Johnson's last days in power and his sudden, dramatic downfall
The sensational inside story of Boris Johnson's last days in power.
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The Fall of Boris Johnson is the fascinating inside account of how the prime minister lost his grip on power.
Sebastian Payne, Whitehall Editor for the Financial Times, tells the essential behind-the-scenes story, charting the series of scandals that felled Johnson: from the blocked suspension of Owen Paterson to Partygate, and, finally, the Chris Pincher allegations, which were the final death blow. This is the full narrative of the betrayals, rivalries and resignations that led to the dramatic Conservative coup.
With unparalleled access to those who were in the room when key decisions were made, Payne tells of the miscalculations and mistakes that led to Boris's downfall, only two years after he first entered No.10 Downing Street. This is a gripping and timely look at how power is gained, wielded and lost in Britain today.
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ISBN: 9781035016648
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 24 November 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Macmillan
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 233.0mm
Weight: 384g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Sebastian Payne is the award-winning Whitehall Editor, columnist for the Financial Times and author of the acclaimed Broken Heartlands - The Times' Political Book of the Year for 2021. Sebastian presents the Payne's Politics podcast, which was shortlisted for News Podcast of the Year at the 2020 National Press Awards.
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