Truss at 10
How Not to Be Prime Minister
(Author) Anthony SeldonTHE INSTANT #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Compulsively readable' The Times '[A] forensic and eloquent evisceration' Independent 'A lively, brief and analytical account of a catastrophe' Financial Times 'It should come with a trigger warning' PoliticsHome Liz Truss's disastrous premiership was the shortest and most chaotic in British history. In the space of just 49 days, Truss attempted to remould the economy, triggered a collapse in the value of Sterling and was forced into a series of embarrassing U-turns that ultimately led to her resignation. The aftershocks of her time in office are still felt today. How did she blow her opportunity so spectacularly? Based on exclusive interviews with key aides, allies and insiders, bestselling political biographer Anthony Seldon provides a gripping behind-the-scenes work of contemporary history that gives the definitive account of how not to be prime minister. Number 1 Sunday Times Bestseller, 8 September 2024
Anthony Seldon
Anthony Seldon is a British historian, author, and political commentator known for his works on British politics and education. He has written numerous books on topics ranging from leadership and mental health to the history of British prime ministers. Seldon is considered a leading authority on modern British history and has made significant contributions to the field through his research and writings. His most famous work is "Blair Unbound," a biography of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Seldon's writing style is characterized by meticulous research, insightful analysis, and engaging storytelling. He has had a lasting impact on the literary genre of political biography, shaping the way contemporary political figures are studied and understood.