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      ‘Approachably written, wide-ranging, and both historically aware and bang up to date, Mark Garnett’s book helps explain why what has become an almost impossible job – one that offers presidentialstyle prominence but far less real power than many of us imagine – increasingly seems to attract such improbable politicians. A great read for anyone interested in the past, present and future of British politics.’

       Tim Bale, Queen Mary University of London

      ‘In this excellent and authoritative book, Mark Garnett offers invaluable insights into the troubled waters where politics and government merge in the role of Prime Minister.’

       Sir John Chilcot

      ‘This is a timely attempt at helping us to better understand the role of the British Prime Minister and the challenges of providing effective political leadership. Mark Garnett has developed a thematic study which provides us with a range of new insights: a must-read for students and scholars with an interest in UK politics.’

       Timothy Heppell, University of Leeds

      ‘A subtle and sophisticated contribution to the debate on the role of the Prime Minister, which also succeeds in being delightfully readable.’

       David Lipsey, Labour Peer

      ‘A fresh, timely and original volume on the Prime Minister from one of our leading authorities on post-war British history.’

       Anthony Seldon, author and educator