{"product_id":"how-parliament-works-9781032015019","title":"How Parliament Works","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by expert insiders, \u003ci\u003eHow Parliament Works \u003c\/i\u003eis a straightforward and readable analysis of one of the country's most complex  and often misunderstood  institutions. Covering every aspect of the work, membership and structures of both Houses, this key text provides a unique insight into the work and daily life of Parliament.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ninth edition has been substantially revised to take account of recent changes in both Houses, and to cover all the key issues affecting Parliament and politics, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChanges in membership of both Houses since the 2019 general election\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelopments on Brexit, including Parliament's scrutiny of post-Brexit arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage of recent issues such as the Cherry\/Miller prorogation case and its implications for the constitutional role of Parliament, the role of the Speaker in the Brexit process, dissent in Parliament and disagreement between the Houses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdates on developments on restoration and renewal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Anyone wanting an insider’s account of how Parliament really works should read this book. Parliament is a complex institution – but there is no clearer explanation of how it functions.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRt Hon Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, \u003ci\u003eSpeaker of the House of Commons\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Parliament makes laws, holds the government to account and debates the issues of the day. This highly readable and expert account of how it does so is based on academic and empirical insights, and will be of great use to anyone who wants to understand Parliament better.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRt Hon Lord McFall of Alcluith, \u003ci\u003eLord Speaker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"An authoritative and well-structured compendium on the central institution of the United Kingdom. \u003cem\u003eHow Parliament Works\u003c\/em\u003e combines the unrivalled expertise of its authors with accessible, yet detailed, knowledge. This makes it an essential reference point for students and scholars of legislative studies. \"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr Matt Beech, \u003ci\u003eReader in Politics and Director of the Centre for British Politics, University of Hull and IES Senior Fellow, UC Berkeley\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1. Parliament: its home and origins 2. Who is in Parliament? 3. Running Parliament 4. Influences on Parliament 5. The parliamentary day and the organisation of business 6. Making the law 7. Parliament and the taxpayer 8. Debates 9. Calling to account: Questions 10. Calling to account: Select committees 11. Parliament and Europe 12. The future of Parliament Glossary of parliamentary terms Sources of information about Parliament\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018790699351,"sku":"9781032015019","price":35.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781032015019.jpg?v=1750778166","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/how-parliament-works-9781032015019","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}