Norton The 1922 Committee

Power behind the scenes
1. Auflage 2023
ISBN: 978-1-5261-7331-7
Verlag: De Gruyter
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: PC/MAC/eReader/Tablet

E-Book, Englisch, 288 Seiten

The 1922 Committee is seen as the kingmaker in Conservative politics. This book provides a comprehensive account of its history, structure and influence.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Norton, Philip

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Europäische Geschichte
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Systeme Vergleichende Politikwissenschaft
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Systeme Politische Parteien

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1 Setting the scene: parliamentary parties in perspective

Part I: History
2 Modest beginnings: the origins of the 1922
3 Speaking truth to power: in war and peace
4 Wielding the sword: the era of electing the leader
5 The maker and slayer of leaders: from Cameron to Sunak

Part II: Organisation and leadership
6 Who and when: membership and meetings
7 Engaging members' interests: backbench committees
8 Transforming or presiding? Leadership in the '22

Part III: The impact of the 1922
9 What's going on? Bedding in and being heard
10 Collective action: a trade union for backbenchers
11 Us versus them: maintaining the integrity of the party
12 'May I have a word, minister?' Influencing policy, challenging ministers
13 'The men in grey suits': choosing a leader
14 Conclusion: the 1922 in British politics

Index

Über Autor(innen)

Philip Norton is Professor of Government at the University of Hull and sits in the House of Lords as Lord Norton of Louth