An Introduction to UK Politics

This timely and most original book is a very welcome addition to students of British politics in a turbulent time. Going beyond the standard overviews of constitutional and institutional affairs, the contributors weave together core aspects of Britain′s political system with surrounding social contexts, using relatable cases from everyday life to demonstrate to students the significance of rapidly evolving actors and systems in Britain′s political culture, national consciousness, and a changing society. -- Dr Russell Foster
This is a very rare kind of book. It provides an introduction to British politics while at the same time challenging a number of dominant assumptions and exploring the emergence of new pressures. At its core is an emphasis on pluralism and power. The interwoven nature of modern British governance – in relation to ideas, processes and institutions – is laid bare in an account of a changing polity which is as sophisticated as it is subtle, and as engaging as it is accessible. -- Matthew Flinders
A comprehensive and fascinating look at key topics in British politics today. Weaving together theory, empirical analysis and expert contributions, this is both clearly written and thought-provoking. A must read for all British politics students. -- Laura Richards-Gray
This book offers a stimulating and accessible introduction to the ideas, identities, and institutions that shape our politics today. It will be an invaluable resource to students seeking to navigate the complex and rapidly changing politics of the United Kingdom. -- Richard Hayton
This book goes beyond the study of political institutions, portraying a ‘diverse array of voices’ and how these perspectives shape the UK’s political system. This inclusive approach to the study of politics helps us understand the UK as a multinational state (how it got here and where it might be going) and it provides a hard-hitting account of the challenges facing citizens and decision-makers today. This is a different kind of textbook which comes highly recommended. -- Lynn Bennie
An Introduction to UK Politics provides a solid introduction to the institutions of UK governance, whilst also being rooted in ‘everyday’ political lives. Up to date, and with attention to theoretical concepts, it will be of real benefit to students who want to know how UK politics really works. -- Daniel Gover
This book brings a fresh and original perspective to the changing panorama of British politics. Unlike the more traditional institution-focused textbooks, this new Introduction engages with the fragmentary and sometimes contradictory elements of British politics in a sharp and stimulating fashion. -- Cillian McGrattan
This is a fascinating and highly original introduction to the study of contemporary British politics. By focusing on the concept of pluralism, the authors succeed in drawing together both traditional and novel perspectives on what British politics is all about. Students who read this book will learn not only to understand contemporary political institutions, actors and issues, but to situate them in a broader story of what it means to do politics in a multinational, multicultural, multidimensional modern state. -- James Strong
This innovative and intellectually stimulating textbook provides a highly relevant approach to the study of British politics. It enhances our understanding of the UK’s political system by reference to important contemporary themes, such as pluralism, historical legacy, identity and inequality. -- Geoff Horn