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The ninth book in the long-running Britiain at the Polls series, the 2010 edition looks back at the political landscape since 2005 with special focus on the transition from Tony Blair to Gordon Brown and the impact of events such as the the financial crisis, the MPs expenses scandal and the first ever leaders' debates. The 2010 election is analyzed in this context and the final chapters look ahead to assess the fortunes of the new governemnt. A strong line-up of contributors includes Philip Norton, Paul Webb, James A. Stimson, Michael Moran and Ron Johnston.
Praise for the previous edition:
‘With a first-class set of contributors this well-written and accessible volume will be essential reading for all concerned with British elections, voting behavior and party politics.’
The Great Divide: Voters, Parties, MPs and Expenses
The Great Divide: Voters, Parties, MPs and Expenses
The 2010 general election took place against a backdrop of widespread dissatisfaction with politics and the political system. Voters were dissatisfied with Gordon Brown and Labour, as voters often are with long-serving governments; but they were also dissatisfied with Britain's politicians, political institutions and established political practices. In this respect, the public's mood was similar to what it had been in 2005, when the electorate exhibited signs of ‘restlessness’ and a sense of detachment from the main political parties.1 Official turnout in 2005 rose from its historic low in 2001 but was still a mere 61.5 per cent, the second lowest in post-war history, and between them, Labour and the ...
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