Politicos Guide to the New House of Commons 2015 : Profiles of the New Mps and Analysis of the 2015 General Election

Carr, Tim (EDT); Dale, Iain (EDT); Waller, Mr Robert (EDT)

ISBN 10: 1849549230 / ISBN 13: 9781849549233

Published by Biteback Publishing, 2015

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Politicos Guide to the New House of Commons 2015 : Profiles of the New Mps and Analysis of the 2015 General Election
• Publisher: Biteback Publishing
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1849549230
• ISBN 13: 9781849549233
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

In the wake of the most unprecedented election result in recent memory, the question on everyone's lips what just happened to the UK's political landscape - and why? And who are the 182 new faces on the House of Commons benches? In The Politicos Guide to the New House of Commons 2015 , public affairs consultant Tim Carr teams up with editors of the bestselling Politicos Guide to the 2015 General Election Iain Dale and Robert Waller to present an all-inclusive and essential post-election document for academics, journalists, students and political enthusiasts alike in the wake of the poll-defying 2015 general election. Wide-ranging and accessible, this essential guide provides, amongst much Biographies of the class of 2015, alongside details of their majorities and constituencies; Demographic analysis by age, gender, ethnic origin, education and background; Lists of new marginal constituencies, possible targets seats, defeated MPs, and more; Expert commentary from political journalists and pollsters, exploring the role of the media, the historic result in Scotland and the future impact of fixed-term parliaments. Ranging from the disastrous pre-election polls to the failure of UKIP to make a breakthrough - and the massacre of Scottish Labour - The Politicos Guide to the New House of Commons 2015 is a must-read for anyone eager to know the details of the election result that has so dramatically re-shaped the country's political landscape.

About the Author

Tim Carr is a public affairs consultant, writer and blogger. Born and bred in London, he moved out to Hampshire two years ago with his family. His second son was born just after the 2015 election. Iain Dale is a political commentator and LBC radio show host. Dr Robert Waller is an author, teacher and academic, and a former opinion pollster.