Breaking the Code

Gyles Brandreth

Amazingly, this was absolutely riveting stuff and Doreen is tempted never to vote again. Author became an MP under John Major, really to satisfy a long held ambition. His wife is oft quoted as his strongest critic. Contains astonishing information about House of Commons business, revealing (or is that confirming?) the place to be just one huge public school. Stuff about 'walking wounded' votes are particularly funny, with ancient Lords being brought in by ambulance to bolster a tight majority. Very entertaining and reveals Brandreth to be a very bright fellow.
Doreen 29/9/02

Bob only read a few pages: he didn't like the diary format, nor the heavy name-dropping.
Bob 3/11/02

The frames have gone all funny - click to make it good.