Good Chaps
How Corrupt Politicians Broke Our Law and Institutions - And What We Can Do About It
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Profile Books Ltd
Published:13th Jun '24
£9.99
Available for immediate dispatch.
This insightful book explores the pervasive corruption in British politics, highlighting the shift from 'Good Chaps' to 'bad chaps' in leadership roles.
In Good Chaps, Simon Kuper offers a deep and insightful analysis of the corruption that has become pervasive within British politics. Drawing from his extensive research and experience, Kuper examines the 'Good Chaps' theory, which suggests that those who attain power in the UK can be trusted to adhere to moral guidelines and act in the public's best interest. However, he highlights a troubling shift as the political landscape is increasingly dominated by individuals who prioritize personal gain over ethical governance. This stark contrast raises important questions about the integrity of leadership and the future of democracy in Britain.
Kuper's narrative is both compelling and thought-provoking, presenting a candid look at the financial scandals and the influence of wealthy donors who have effectively bought their way into the political system. He illustrates how these 'bad chaps' have undermined public trust and the very foundations of democracy. Through a combination of rigorous analysis and engaging storytelling, Good Chaps challenges readers to reflect on the state of their political system and the responsibilities of those in power.
Ultimately, Good Chaps serves as a call to action, urging citizens to demand accountability from their leaders and to strive for a political environment where integrity and honesty prevail. Kuper's work is not only timely but also essential for anyone concerned about the future of democracy in an era marked by corruption and disillusionment.
At a time when democracy feels threatened, Simon Kuper is fighting hard for a better vision of politics - he is brutally honest about our problems but never loses hope that we can build a better democracy -- Rory Stewart, co-host of The Rest is Politics
Exposes the corruption permeating UK politics and the death of the so-called "good chap" -- 'Best summer books of 2024' * Financial Times *
An intelligible, compelling and enraging narrative ... how the Good Chaps get away with it -- Will Dunn * New Statesman *
Perfectly timed as a guide to what the new government should do, Simon Kuper's follow-up to the superb Chums is a snappy, incisive account of the debasement of British politics by money and influence. -- Matthew D'Ancona * New European *
Simon Kuper has written a timely and compelling reminder to leaders of all political parties that, while living standards matter most to voters, Britain desperately need to improve and restore standards in public life too -- Tom Baldwin, author * Keir Starmer: The Biography *
A document of our time * Sunday Times *
Praise for Chums: 'Brilliant ... traces Brexit back to the debating chambers of the Oxford Union in the 1980s -- James O'Brien
An extraordinary book ... I got angrier and angrier and angrier as I read it -- Alastair Campbell
A searing onslaught on the smirking Oxford insinuation that politics is all just a game. It isn't. It matters -- Matthew Parris
A sparkling firework of a book -- Lynn Barber * Spectator *
Exquisite and depressing in equal measure -- Matthew Syed * Sunday Times *
This is the best detailed but lucid account I have read of how corruption surged in the UK -- Patrick Cockburn * i Paper *
The book to read on corruption in the UK -- Patrick Cockburn * i Paper *
ISBN: 9781805221227
Dimensions: 196mm x 126mm x 18mm
Weight: 180g
224 pages
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