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In The Thick of It: How to be a Parliamentary Staffer
Robert Dale
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Description for In The Thick of It: How to be a Parliamentary Staffer
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To some, they are the graduates grasping the first rung on the ladder to power, to others, the unsung heroes of the British parliamentary system. But whether your notion of parliamentary researchers is more The Thick of It than The West Wing, more Yes Minister than House of Cards, there is no doubt that these individuals play an essential role in keeping the giant (and, let's be honest, slightly creaky) machine that drives British politics from juddering to a halt.Branded bag-carriers while actually performing vital duties like drafting speeches and Parliamentary Questions, handling the media and engaging with constituents online, ... Read more
To some, they are the graduates grasping the first rung on the ladder to power, to others, the unsung heroes of the British parliamentary system. But whether your notion of parliamentary researchers is more The Thick of It than The West Wing, more Yes Minister than House of Cards, there is no doubt that these individuals play an essential role in keeping the giant (and, let's be honest, slightly creaky) machine that drives British politics from juddering to a halt.Branded bag-carriers while actually performing vital duties like drafting speeches and Parliamentary Questions, handling the media and engaging with constituents online, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Biteback Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Series
How to be a...
Condition
New
Weight
314g
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781849549301
SKU
V9781849549301
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Ref
99-3
About Robert Dale
Robert Dale ran the parliamentary office of Andy Sawford, former MP for Corby and shadow minister. He had the unique experience of walking into Parliament alongside his MP the first day after their by-election victory. Despite never studying politics, Dale oversaw the development of the MP's office in Westminster and was responsible for supporting all parliamentary duties. He now leads ... Read more
Reviews for In The Thick of It: How to be a Parliamentary Staffer
'A great resource for anyone beginning their career at the heart of British politics.' - Professor Tim Bale; 'This book is filled with the theoretical and practical guidance necessary to help demystify Parliament and make it more accessible to anyone who aspires to work at the heart of our vibrant democracy.' - The Speaker, John Bercow