Whips
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3.3 • 9 Ratings
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- £2.99
Publisher Description
A SUNDAY TIMES POLITICS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023
A TELEGRAPH BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023
'It's so believable... This is the perfect summer book' Lorraine Kelly, on ITV
'50 Shades of Grey meets Prime Minister's Questions' Anita Rani on Woman's Hour, Radio 4
'Irresistible' Mail on Sunday
Westminster in the 2020s. In the SW1 bubble, politics moves fast, schemes are hatched and foiled - through both accident and conspiracy - within hours, and sex and power preside.
When Bobby Cliveden decides to campaign against the closure of her local mental health unit, she scarcely thought it would take her straight to the heart of the UK's bustling political centre. She heads to London to work for her local MP, the ambitious Simon Daly, and moves in with her two old university friends, Jess, a new lobby journalist, and Eva, a junior Downing Street adviser. The three of them quickly become wrapped up in the political circus of glamorous parties, insufferable bosses and demanding workloads - and the desire to win. Beneath the headline-grabbing battle of a male-dominated leadership contest, they discover the secret, soft-skilled machinery behind so much political change at the very highest level of government: women.
Riotous and all too believable, Whips is a timely satire on politics and Party people. Watson takes us behind the doors of Number 10 and delivers a gripping tale of modern government, filled with intrigue and scandal. Whips delivers on every promise.
Customer Reviews
Just ok
Interesting insights on British politics and the tactical power playing that seems to hinge entirely upon who is willing to do the most backstabbing, blackmailing, and general sleaze. Innumerable characters in the book called to mind this country’s politicians, aristocrats and media personnel- unsurprisingly, only about four characters in the book are truly likeable. I thought it was clever how each chapter begins with headlines about the real, important stories/ goings on of the time that affect the majority, yet the story focuses on politicians serving their own interests as opposed to the general public’s. The plot was promising, the big crescendo left a lot to be desired as it didn’t deliver very much. Would loved to have heard more from Bobby, Susie, and Moira - shame as I felt they had potential to be real interesting, well-rounded, female characters.