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Code of Conduct
- Why We Need to Fix Parliament – and How to Do It
- Narrated by: Chris Bryant
- Length: 5 hrs and 57 mins
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THE INSTANT TOP TWO SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Cronyism, nepotism, conflicts of interest, misconduct, lying. Is this the worst parliament in history? Leading MP Chris Bryant tells the inside story of misconduct in parliament, and outlines how we can help 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. We have had the fastest turnover of ministers in our history and more MPs suspended from the House than ever. Rules have been flouted repeatedly, sometimes in plain sight. The government seems unable to escape the brush of sleaze. And just when we think it’s all going to calm down a bit, another scandal breaks. Having spent years as Chair of the Committees on Standards and Privileges, Chris Bryant has had a front-row seat for the battle over standards in parliament. Cronyism, nepotism, conflicts of interest, misconduct and lying: politicians are engaging in these activities more frequently and more publicly than ever before. The result? The work of honest and accountable MPs is tarnished. Public trust is worn thin. And when nearly two thirds of voters think that MPs are out for themselves, democracy is in trouble. It is time for a better brand of politics. Taking us inside the Pugin-carpeted corridors of Westminster, from the prime minister’s office to the Strangers’ Bar, Code of Conduct examines how parliament has got into this mess and suggests how it might – at last – get its house in order.
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- Malcolm Mills
- 11-12-23
excellent
A well written book. Mr. Bryant knows his Parliament. A bit hard on some of his colleagues.
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- Tracy Emmerson Meggitt
- 06-09-23
Fascinating insights
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.
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- Anonymous User
- 23-01-24
well worth your time
clearly laid out case for reform. interesting and entertaining anecdotes. good performance by the author.
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- Mr A R Ling
- 09-09-23
Fascinating & insightful written with integrity
Always felt Chris Bryant to be a man with standards and passion. Both come through in this work. He has attempted to take a balanced apolitical view, but this must have been difficult given the current party has been in power, and therefore in the spotlight, for 13 years. I keep up with political news, but have never read a work on politics, my boredom threshold is very low! However, because of my respect for Mr Bryant (and the fact my mother came from the Rhonda), I gave it a go. Very pleased I did. Couldn't put it down and read it in a day. Didn't agree with everything, but it certainly gave me food for thought. I will need to reread to ensure a full understanding, but that is certainly no hardship. Hopefully, the perspective this lends to our political system will stir things up and open a debate.
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- Raim Dragonetti
- 25-12-23
Interesting, concise and very well read
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.
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- Dave Anthony
- 03-03-24
How broken Parliament is!
Great description of Parliament from the inside. I love Chris’s honesty and his ideas for putting it right.
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- EDDIE MILLER
- 23-05-24
Factually brilliant and well read
If you want a lighter but interesting politics listen then this is the one. It's been a joy to listen to such a grounded and knowledgeable MP. Some moments of humour combined with facts and balanced opioion. I'm a blue so listening to a red I thought would be strange, but far from it. Chris is so balanced it is amazing how he catches the perspective of all parties. Looking forward to the next one. 9/10
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- Tom Montgomery
- 19-08-23
An excellent listen.
As I wouldn't be at home to receive the book I decided to get the audible version. I always find Bryant excellent in Parliament. This is him at his best.
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- Glanville Bentley
- 02-01-24
An inspirational MP
An informed account of our politics weaknesses and strengths with practical suggestions for reform and transparency.
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- Michael
- 28-01-24
Eye-opening and informative
Great book from Chris Bryant. Open, honest and informative, this book gives historical detail and an insiders take on what has happened to our politics and what could be done to fix it.
I challenge you to listen to this book and not feel inspired to make a difference to the world around us.
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