Riddell, Peter
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Riddell (political columnist, The Times ) has revised and updated his earlier work Parliament Under Pressure (1988). In this edition, he examines the
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condition of Parliament under the Labour government. Chapters address specific factors influencing the current standing of Parliament, including myths about Parliament, the judiciary, accountability, Constitutional reform, and the media. Riddell also assesses the position of the institution in regard to its traditional role as the main arena of political debate, its core functions, and public perception. Distributed by ISBS. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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