Author: Virginia Blackburn Publisher: Kings Road Publishing ISBN: 178606264X Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 264
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Only the second woman to hold office at 10 Downing Street, Theresa May inherits the most difficult political mandate of recent times: to negotiate Britain's exit from the European Union and re-establish its place in the wider world. She is known as an uncompromising and fiercely moral political operator who has risen through the ranks through profound competence, instead of cronyism. Her premiership promises to overthrow what she calls the "Nasty Party" image the Conservative Party has brought upon itself through infighting, career-politicking, and dishonesty, and restore a steady hand to the tiller of a nation in turmoil. But there is much more to her story than has emerged in the wake of the Brexit vote. Here, experienced journalist and political observer Virginia Blackburn examines the astonishing career, the politics, and the quite remarkable life of the woman who is tasked with changing not just the public face of the Conservatives, but the very fabric of the United Kingdom itself.
Author: Christopher Jackson Publisher: Eyewear Publiishing ISBN: 9781911335283 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 0
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"In June 2016, the EU referendum campaign is in full swing. The Tory elite jostles for the leadership. While Boris Johnson and Michael Gove manoeuvred, one senior figure kept quiet. This was Theresa May, who would become the country's second female prime minister. But what happens to the electorate when a new person assumes power? And what role does chance play in politics? In this book, Christopher Jackson continues to attack the complexity of modern life with a commitment to what can be learned from history, poetry and philosophy. After you've read this landmark study, you'll not only know more about the most powerful person in Britain you'll also be reminded that writing about politics can be literature."--Provided by publisher.
Author: THERESA. MAY Publisher: ISBN: 9781035410460 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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As Prime Minister for three years and Home Secretary for six years, Theresa May confronted a series of issues in which the abuse of power led to devastating results for individuals and significantly damaged the reputation of, and trust in, public institutions and politicians. From the Hillsborough and Grenfell tragedies, to the Daniel Morgan case and parliamentary scandals, the powerful repeatedly chose to use their power not in the interests of the powerless but to serve themselves or to protect the organisation to which they belonged. The Abuse of Power is a searing exposé of injustice and an impassioned call to exercise power for the greater good. Drawing on examples from domestic and international affairs she was personally involved in at the highest level, including Stop and Search and the Salisbury Poisonings, the former prime minister argues for a radical rethink in how we approach our politics and public life.
Author: C. H. E. CHIBALA Publisher: ISBN: 9781095237847 Category : Languages : en Pages : 92
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A WOMAN WITH THE TOUGHEST JOB IN POLITICSIn July 2016 after replacing David Cameron as the leader of the Conservative Party she became the second woman prime minister of the United Kingdom in British history, after Margaret Thatcher who was prime minister from 1979-1990. Even before entering Downing Street, she made history by becoming the second longest serving home secretary in the past 100 years. At 59, Mrs. May is the oldest leader to enter Downing Street since James Callaghan in 1976 and will be the first prime minister since Ted Heath who does not have children. Unless you've been living under a rock for the past two years, you've probably heard the term 'Brexit' and know it's shorthand for Britain's exit from the European Union. It is good to first understand the history of the European Union to better appreciate what is happening.To the shock of the world and to almost half of its own citizens, the U.K. voted to exit the European Union in June 2016. Britain and the European Union have had a turbulent relationship for some time, culminating in the historic 2016 referendum by the United Kingdom that determined it would leave the EU. While the UK is now on its journey towards Brexit, it remains plagued by deep divisions on how to best shape its future.If you're living in Britain, the issue might weigh heavy on your mind, but do people in the rest of the world care about Brexit? What do people in other countries think of Brexit?Female, but not feminist, getting to the top is hard. But doing politics differently is the PM's real challenge. Theresa May started her new job as Britain's prime minister from atop piles of headlines ruminating the significance of her sex. For weeks, we teetered on the brink of having a really interesting debate about doing politics differently, only to be drawn back to discuss her shoes and her lack of children. This is the reality of being a woman in politics. But it does not have to be. For women to see other women in positions of power is significant, no matter where on the political spectrum you sit. But for a woman's power to be truly consequential, she must wield it with an understanding of how it will affect the lives of other women. And it is important to remember that not all women leaders are feministsDo Britons regret Brexit? Or have they just doubled down on their intentions since the vote? Do they just want it to be over? And you can see not only why British Prime Minister Theresa May is having such a hard time finding a deal that will please all parts of society and why even a second referendum might prove difficult, too.
Author: Dhirubhai Patel Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: 9781520357720 Category : Languages : en Pages : 100
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Theresa Mary May, MP is a British politician, and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party since July 2016. She has been the Member of Parliament for Maidenhead since 1997
Author: Sophy Ridge Publisher: Coronet ISBN: 147363878X Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 424
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Sophy Ridge, presenter for Sky News, has uncovered the extraordinary stories of the women who have shaped British politics. Never has the role of women in the political world ever been more on the news agenda, and Sophy has interviewed current and former politicians including among others, Nicola Sturgeon, Ruth Davidson, Betty Boothroyd gain exclusive insight into the role women play in politics at the highest level. The book also includes Theresa May's first at-length interview about her journey to becoming Prime Minister. These interviews have revealed the shocking truth about the sexism that is rife among the House of Commons both in the past and today, with sometimes shocking, and sometimes amusing anecdotes revealing how women in Westminster have worked to counter the gender bias. Sophy provides gripping insight into historical and contemporary stories which will fascinate not just those interested in politics but those who want to know more about women's vital role in democracy. From royalty to writers and from class warriors to suffragettes, Sophy tells the story of those who put their lives on the line for equal rights, and those who were the first to set foot inside the chambers of power, bringing together stories that you may think you know, and stories that have recently been discovered to reveal the truth about what it is to be a woman in Westminster. This book is a celebration of the differing ways that women have shaped the political landscape. The book also, importantly, sheds light on the challenges faced by women in government today, telling us the ways that women working in politics battle the sexism that confront them on a daily basis.
Author: R. A. W. Rhodes Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 0192691112 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 353
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Court politics is about who in British government did what to whom, when, how, why, and with what consequences. In The Prime Ministerial Court Rod Rhodes provides a thorough depiction of the court politics of the Conservative governments of the twenty-first century, namely the courts of David Cameron, Theresa May, and Boris Johnson. Exploring specific topics, including the courtiers, the prime minister's craft, reshuffles, resignations, and leadership challenges, and the political games and feuds in the court between ministers, advisers, and civil servants, Rhodes concludes that the British government has a new Establishment in which the skills of 'knavery' abound. He finds evidence of betrayal, revenge, lying, scandals, and bullying with such machinations oiled by gossip, humour, and alcohol. Analysing the everyday practice of the 'dark arts' by the British political and administrative elite, each chapter includes a short case study of the court in action, covering the education wars, the 2018 election, and the Covid-19 crisis. Each case illustrates the personal, electoral, and governmental consequences of court politics. Rhodes warns that there are more and more knaves, decency is in decline, and British government needs 'rules for rulers'. Above all, he cautions citizens - 'beware, here be dragons'.
Author: Gabriele Carrer Publisher: ISBN: 9781521596968 Category : Languages : it Pages : 222
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Si era battuta per la permanenza del suo paese nell'Unione europea ma dopo la vittoria del Leave, il primo di una serie di eventi che potrebbero segnare l'inizio di una nuova �ra nel mondo, si � ritrovata a dover traghettare il suo paese nelle acque agitate della Brexit. Theresa May, capitano del vascello britannico, ha l'arduo compito di unire il suo Paese e il Regno di Sua Maest� minacciato dai sogni d'indipendenza della Scozia, facendo s� che �funzioni per tutti�, come spesso ripete. Per realizzare l'obiettivo, sta cercando di incamminarsi su una nuova, terza e stretta via che sappia coniugare nazionalismo e globalismo. Dopo aver pi� volte negato tale possibilit�, ha sorpreso tutti - il suo partito, gli avversari, i giornalisti, i commentatori e l'Unione europea - annunciando elezioni anticipate, che non � riuscita a vincere, mettendo fortemente il pericolo il suo progetto politico. E oggi, in un quadro per lei complicato, solo una gestione ottimale di Brexit potrebbe salvare la sua imbarcazione. Questo libro ripercorre gli episodi di vita privata e pubblica che hanno plasmato il pensiero di Theresa May, la figlia del vicario che oggi deve tenere unito il suo Partito, il suo Paese e forse anche l'ordine globale. E che si prepara ad affrontare il pi� difficile negoziato della storia britannica moderna con la speranza di venire ricordata come Lady Brexit.�Lady Brexit � un ritratto politico e personale della seconda dama di ferro della storia inglese� - Il FoglioStefano Basilico, giornalista, vive e lavora a York, da dove collabora con Il Foglio.Gabriele Carrer, giornalista e blogger, ha scritto per diverse testate italiane e oggi lavora a La Verit�. Ha un blog "Fumo di Londra" e cura una newsletter settimanale raccontando politica, economia e vita oltremanica.
Author: Virginia Blackburn
Author: Rosa Prince
Author: Christopher Jackson
Author: THERESA. MAY
Author: C. H. E. CHIBALA
Author: Nigel Cawthorne
Author: Dhirubhai Patel
Author: Sophy Ridge
Author: R. A. W. Rhodes
Author: Gabriele Carrer