The Smallest Room in the House: 50 political oddities to read in more than one sitting - Hardcover

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Based on Philip Cowley’s entertaining columns in The House magazine, this collection of political oddities and fascinating research is perfect for reading in multiple sittings. It delves into a wide range of quirky and unexpected topics, including:

• The politics of fights, cockroaches, riots, potholes, and beards.
• The electoral relevance of chip shops and football grounds.
• What your lawn reveals about your voting habits.
• Why politicians need to tread carefully in Scunthorpe.
• What MPs really think of voters.
• Why they all claim to be local and why they are now so inexperienced.

Equal parts witty and thought-provoking, the book also includes grumpy complaints about:

• Bats,
• Overly long constituency names,
• And giving the vote to sixteen-year-olds.

This is a book for anyone who enjoys saying, “Actually, it’s all a bit more complicated than that…”