Books.org participates in affiliate programs including Bookshop.org and the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this page, at no additional cost to you.
Overview
Lord Hailsham once remarked that if you removed a brick from the wall of the British constitution, the building was likely to collapse; yet New Labour has embarked on a reckless path of constitutional change, with little regard for the long-term consequences. Has the increase in executive power turned Bagehot's disguised republic' into an elective dictatorship?
Synopsis
Lord Hailsham once remarked that if you removed a brick from the wall of the British Constitution, the building was likely to collapse. New Labour have embarked on a whirlwind path of constitutional change, but there has been little public debate over the long-term consequences. Has the steady increase in the power of the executive turned Walter Bagehot's 'disguised republic' into an elective dictatorship? The Rape of the Constitution? Includes scholars, politicians and journalists who have thought deeply about these issues. The book includes representatives of the 'forces of conservatism' alongside those who feel that the reform agenda has not been taken far enough. Contributors include Tony Benn, Jonathan Freedland, Norman Tebbit, Jeremy Black, Tam Dalyell, Roy Jenkins, Simon Jenkins, Conrad Russell and Anthony O'Hear.
commonwealth lawyer
A collection of thoughtful and thought-provoking essays by some of the best known politicians, journalists and academics in contemporary Britain. Few books in recent months have offered such a rich and varied fare; fewer still have been more timely.
Editorials
Chris Woodhead
To be read and enjoyed by all who love freedom and democracy and mistrust the aspirations of the state.Β Sunday Telegraph
commonwealth lawyer
A collection of thoughtful and thought-provoking essays by some of the best known politicians, journalists and academics in contemporary Britain. Few books in recent months have offered such a rich and varied fare; fewer still have been more timely.John Dunn
Despite it's melodramatic title, it is a spirited read and raises many interesting and important questions.Β Times Higher Education Supplement
Sarah Fitzpatrick
The book, therefore is both timely and important. . . Such important and swiftly executed change deserves proper detailed analysis. It gets just that in this wide-ranging and largely intelligent volume, and from such distinguished names as Gillian Peele, Simon Jenkins, Roy Jenkins, Tony Benn and Bernard Weatherill.%#151 Times Literary Supplement
Stewart Myhan
The contributors do not all trot out their views in a strict party line, but appear to be honest in their assessments.Β Freedom Today