The End of the Small Party? by Louise Thompson

The End of the Small Party? by Louise Thompson

The first book to uncover how small groups like Change UK/The Independent Group exert influence in the British Parliament, based on first-hand interviews with the MPs themselves. -- .

'Louise Thompson’s account of the short life and fast times of Change UK helps explain why no new governing party has emerged in the UK for a hundred years'
Mark D'Arcy, BBC Parliamentary Correspondent

'A fascinating in-depth account of how small-parties, whether they be start-ups or established players, either sink or swim in an environment in which - given their relatively limited access to funding, air-time, and even space - the odds are all-too-often stacked against them.'
Tim Bale, Professor of Politics, Queen Mary University of London and Co-Director, Mile End Institute

'An outstanding book, packed with insights about the difficulties faced by independents and small parties in the House of Commons. It will be a go-to benchmark on these issues for many years to come. Highly recommended.'
Alistair Clarke, Reader in Politics, Newcastle University

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Louise Thompson is a Senior Lecturer in Politics at the University of Manchester. Alongside her academic research she has written for a range of publications, including The Conversation and the Independent.

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ISBN 13	9781526145581
ISBN 10	1526145588
Title	The End of the Small Party?
Author	Louise Thompson
Series	Manchester University Press
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Manchester University Press
Year published	2020-09-16
Number of pages	160
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