Developments in British Politics 10

In recent years British politics has seemed increasingly unpredictable. The Conservative Party''s return to single-party government in 2015 surprised commentators and the electorate alike, and Labour''s choice of Jeremy Corbyn as its leader marked a striking change in direction for the party. Cuts to public welfare and spending have led to growing dissatisfaction among sections of the public, and the increasing popularity of parties critical of the government''s immigration, economic and social policies appears to represent a call for fundamental change in British politics. With a question mark hanging over the country''s global standing following the EU referendum, and with further calls for Scottish independence, Britain''s immediate future seems uncertain.In the 10th edition of this highly acclaimed text, leading authorities reflect on the latest developments in British politics. Drawing on current research, the chapters provide a state-of-the-art, yet accessible, account of British politics today. All the chapters are newly commissioned for this edition and together they provide a systematic analysis of key trends, issues and debates. Topics covered include the legacy of Cameron''s governments, the politics of austerity, immigration, and the question of what, if anything, is distinctively ''British'' about the British political system.>

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• Authors: Cowl, Colin Hay, Richard Heffernan, Richard Russell Heffernan, Meg Russell
• Assisted by: Philip Cowley (Editor), Cowley Philip (Editor), C. Hay (Editor), Coli Hay (Editor), Colin Hay (Editor), Richard Heffernan (Editor), Heffernan Richard (Editor), Meg Russell (Editor), Meg Russell et al (Editor), Russell Meg (Editor)
• Publisher: Macmillan
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.08.2016
• EAN: 9781137494733
• ISBN: 978-1-137-49473-3
• No. of pages: 376
• Series: Developments in Politics
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; B, European Politics, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / Political Parties, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Affairs & Administration, 21st century, c 2000 to c 2100, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Literature, Cultural and Media Studies, Comparative Politics, Great Britain—Politics and government, British Politics, Central / national / federal government, Political structure and processes, Political parties and party platforms