Failed State
11 July 2024Imprint: Macmillan
Synopsis
***The top 5 Sunday Times bestseller***
'Excellent... persuasive... convincing' – The Times
'Funny, whipsmart and devastating. Sanity on steroids' – Emily Maitlis
'Fantastic. An exquisite analysis' – The Secret Barrister
Why does nothing work in Britain?
It’s harder than ever to get a GP appointment. Burglaries go unpunished. Rivers are overrun with sewage. Real wages have been stagnant for years, even as the cost of...
Details
11 July 2024368 pages
9781035026593Imprint: Macmillan
Reviews
Excellent... a persuasive argument brought to life by a generous supply of telling quotes and good stories from insiders, which make it convincing and readable.The Times
Funny, whipsmart and devastating. Sanity on steroids for our unhinged timesEmily Maitlis, broadcaster and bestselling author
One of the most astute observers of British politics. Freedman combines an unparalleled understanding of Westminster with a light, easy-to-read style.Ian Dunt, bestselling author of How Westminster Works . . . And Why It Doesn't
Concise, wise and clear, this is a book that every member of the new government should read and digestDavid Aaronovitch, BBC Radio 4 presenter
