Chief of Staff - An Insider's Account of Downing Street's Most Turbulent Years (Paperback, Main)

BOOK OF THE YEAR, The Times, Guardian and Prospect 'Fascinating and instructive... his decency and pragmatism shine through.' The Times 'Candid, valuable and insightful.' Observer Since the EU referendum of 2016, British politics has witnessed a barrage of crises, resignations and general elections. Theresa May's premiership was the most turbulent of all. In her darkest hour, following the disastrous 2017 election, she turned to Gavin Barwell to help restore her battered authority. He would become her chief of staff for the next two years - a period punctuated by Brexit negotiations, domestic tragedy, and intense political drama. In this gripping insider memoir, Barwell reveals what really went on in the corridors of power - and sheds a vital light on May, the most inscrutable of modern prime ministers. He was by her side when she met Donald Trump, heard about the poisoning of the Skripals in Salisbury, and responded to the Grenfell Tower fire. He was also at the centre of Brexit talks with foreign leaders and MPs from across the house, including Boris Johnson, Jeremy Corbyn and Keir Starmer. Revealing how government operates during times of crisis, this is the definitive record of a momentous episode in Britain's recent political history.

General

Imprint:	Atlantic Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 2022
Authors:	Gavin Barwell (author)
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 32mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	464
Edition:	Main
ISBN-13:	978-1-83895-414-7
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > British & Irish history > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Central government > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > International relations > General Books > History > British & Irish history > General
LSN:	1-83895-414-7
Barcode:	9781838954147

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