Tom Hamilton
Books by Tom Hamilton
“I think the great thing about this book is that the two authors talked to virtually all of the living politicians who’ve taken part in PMQs. They talked to a lot of advisors and they were both advisors themselves to Tony Blair and Gordon Brown. So, they had an almost ringside seat. I think they bring out the trials and tribulations that politicians go through. I think what Ayesha and Tom also do really well in this book is bring out the rawness of PMQs and the fact that it isn’t necessarily just there for an outside audience. The performance of the party leader is designed to unite their troops and make them feel better about their own party. Now, it doesn’t always work, but it is the ultimate Punch and Judy politics. “ Read more...
The best books on The British Parliament
Iain Dale, Political Commentator
Interviews where books by Tom Hamilton were recommended
The best books on The British Parliament, recommended by Iain Dale
Westminster is one of the oldest and most influential legislatures in the world. Here, Iain Dale—one of Britain’s leading political commentators—recommends the best books that offer insights into the inner workings of the British parliament, highlighting first-hand accounts both from the floor of the House of Commons and of the wrangling that goes on behind the scenes.
The Best Politics Books of 2018, recommended by Stephen Bush
2018 has been a year full of alarming political developments, but it has also proven fodder for an excellent crop of political books. Stephen Bush, special correspondent at the New Statesman, selects five of the best politics books.
