Democracy Ltd: How Money and Donations have Corrupted British Politics

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Synopsis

WELCOME TO THE MURKY WORLD OF POLITICAL DONATIONS.

Big business, eccentric loners, lobbyists, fraudsters, senior trade unionists, and dodgy wheeler-dealers have all been rubbing shoulders with the most senior politicians in the country - and they often expect something in return for their money.

Now, in this blistering expose, investigative journalist Bobby Friedman reveals how upstanding party treasurers and cabinet ministers have been turned into desperate courters of the rich. Discover the truth behind the toxic system where money buys you access and trade union power is king. Understand why you're more likely to become a peer if you've donated to a political party and how foreign multi-millionaires can use shell companies and subterfuge to gain entry to the locked doors of Westminster.

Informed by interviews with wealthy donors and key political figures, and packed with shocking revelations, this enthralling book exposes who is really pulling the strings in British government.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Oneworld Publications
  • ISBN: 9781780742526
  • Number of pages: 256
  • Dimensions: 225 x 146 mm

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