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The Fall of Boris Johnson
- Author
- Sebastian Payne
- Narrator
- Sebastian Payne
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Publish Date
- 24 November 2022
- Run Time
- 8 hours 54 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Biography: historical, political and military, Political leaders and leadership, Corruption in politics, government and society, Political parties and party platforms, Right-of-centre democratic ideologies and movements, Far-right political ideologies and movements, Nationalism and nationalist ideologies and movements, History: specific events and topics, European history, Economic and financial crises and disasters, Reportage, journalism or collected columns
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 review)
What to expect
The Fall of Boris Johnson is the explosive inside account of how a prime minister lost his hold on power. Written and read by Sebastian Payne, Director of Onward and former Whitehall Editor for the Financial Times.
Winner at the 2022 Parlimentary Book Awards
A New Statesman, The Times, Daily Mail and FT Book of the Year
'Revelatory' - The Daily Telegraph
'Delicious detail' - The Times
Boris Johnson was touted as the saviour of the country and the Conservative Party, obtaining a huge commons majority and finally 'getting Brexit done'. But, within three short years, he was deposed in disgrace and left the country in crisis.
Sebastian Payne tells the essential behind-the-scenes story, charting the series of scandals that felled Johnson: from the blocked suspension of Owen Paterson, through partygate and the final death blow: the Chris Pincher allegations. This is the full narrative of the betrayals, rivalries and resignations that resulted in the dramatic Conservative coup – and set in motion those events that saw the party sink to catastrophic new lows.
With unparalleled access to those who were in the room when key decisions were made, Payne tells of the miscalculations and mistakes that led to Boris Johnson’s downfall. This is a gripping and timely look at how power is gained, wielded and lost in Britain today.
'Genuinely page-turning' - Andrew Marr
'Entertaining and illuminating' - Tim Shipman
Critics Review
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An entertaining and illuminating fly on the wall romp through Boris Johnson's final nine months, where the fly, Seb Payne, must frequently have thought he was on hallucinogens. It's more fun than a Downing Street party and contains a suitcase full of news.
Tim Shipman
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A timely reminder of the fine art of defenestration written by one of Fleet Street’s most trusted insiders. Delicious detail, break-neck pace and a curiosity which is both urgent yet empathetic. We are lucky to have Sebastian Payne. One of the finest of his generation.
Emily Maitlis
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A genuinely page turning, gripping account of some of the most extraordinary days in modern British history. Very well sourced, this is a book historians will be turning to for a long time to come. The fall of emperors often seems a more interesting theme than their rise; Seb Payne triumphantly confirms it.
Andrew Marr
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Brilliant, a devastating piece of contemporary history and I’d recommend anyone with a remote interest in politics reads it. However bad you thought the Boris Johnson denouement was, Payne shows that it was much worse.
Fraser Nelson
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Any Tory MP tempted by a Johnson comeback should be prescribed this book by their GP
The Times, A Political Book of the Year
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Payne writes with great skill . . . borders on the best of Tom Sharpe . . . revelatory
The Daily Telegraph
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I urge you to read
Nick Cohen
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Revealing stories . . . delicious detail
The Times
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Seasoned Westminster commentator Payne brilliantly, breathlessly and low-blow by low-blow captures the car crash at Downing Street
Daily Mail, A Book of the Year
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Has all the pace, intrigue, complexity and dirt worthy of the finest Netflix drama
Metro
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Payne tells the inside story, charting the crescendo of scandals that led to the resignation of a prime minister
Financial Times
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A very insightful and balanced assessment of a tumultuous time in British politics. I learned a few things I didn’t know and came away slightly more sympathetic to the former PM for the important leading role he played on Ukraine. Great to have the author read the book himself, which injects additional pace and energy. Highly recommend.
kellifb 2023-01-27
Details
- Author
- Sebastian Payne
- Narrator
- Sebastian Payne
- Duration
- 8 hours 54 minutes
- Release Date
- 24 November 2022
- ISBN
- 9781035016631
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Genre
- Biography: historical, political and military, Political leaders and leadership, Corruption in politics, government and society, Political parties and party platforms, Right-of-centre democratic ideologies and movements, Far-right political ideologies and movements, Nationalism and nationalist ideologies and movements, History: specific events and topics, European history, Economic and financial crises and disasters, Reportage, journalism or collected columns
- Rating
- 5.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 5.0(1 review)
Synopsis
The Fall of Boris Johnson is the explosive inside account of how a prime minister lost his hold on power. Written and read by Sebastian Payne, Director of Onward and former Whitehall Editor for the Financial Times.Winner at the 2022 Parlimentary Book AwardsA New Statesman, The Times, Daily Mail and FT Book of the Year'Revelatory' - The Daily Telegraph'Delicious detail' - The TimesBoris Johnson was touted as the saviour of the country and the Conservative Party, obtaining a huge commons majority and finally 'getting Brexit done'. But, within three short years, he was deposed in disgrace and left the country in crisis.Sebastian Payne tells the essential behind-the-scenes story, charting the series of scandals that felled Johnson: from the blocked suspension of Owen Paterson, through partygate and the final death blow: the Chris Pincher allegations. This is the full narrative of the betrayals, rivalries and resignations that resulted in the dramatic Conservative coup – and set in motion those events that saw the party sink to catastrophic new lows.With unparalleled access to those who were in the room when key decisions were made, Payne tells of the miscalculations and mistakes that led to Boris Johnson’s downfall. This is a gripping and timely look at how power is gained, wielded and lost in Britain today.'Genuinely page-turning' - Andrew Marr'Entertaining and illuminating' - Tim Shipman
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