What Went Wrong With Britain? - An Audit of Tory Failure

What went wrong with Britain? presents a comprehensive account of the devastating legacy left by the Conservative government. Shining a light into every dark corner, the book exposes the full extent of the damage inflicted on the country's economy, social fabric and political integrity.

When the Conservatives were voted out of government in July 2024, they left behind a miserable record of rising poverty, inequality and division. This book reveals the forces that have driven the country to the point of crisis, from austerity and economic mismanagement to sheer political dysfunction. Each chapter offers new insights into the far-reaching consequences of government policies that prioritised ideology, personal ambition and party politics over the public good.

Examining the rise of populism, the politics of Brexit, the UK's response to the pandemic and the steady erosion of public trust, this shocking account of the legacy of Conservative government from 2010 to 2024 is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand exactly what went wrong with Britain.

About the author

Steven Kettell is an Associate Professor in Politics and International Studies at the University of Warwick

Product details

• Authors: Steven Kerr Kettell
• Assisted by: Kerr Peter (Editor), Kettell Steven (Editor), Tepe Daniela (Editor)
• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 22.07.2025
• EAN: 9781526170392
• ISBN: 978-1-5261-7039-2
• No. of pages: 368
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Comparative Politics, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / 21st Century, 21st Century, Politics & government, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Politics and government, Early 21st century c 2000 to c 2050