{"product_id":"the-1922-committee-power-behind-the-scenes-hardcover","title":"The 1922 Committee: Power Behind the Scenes - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePhilip Norton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1922 Committee is seen as the kingmaker in Conservative politics. This book provides a comprehensive account of its history, structure and influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Conservative Private Members (1922) Committee is an important but elusive force in British politics. Despite becoming almost a household name during the leadership crises of 2022, it remains little understood beyond the corridors of Westminster. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEstablished in 1923 by a group of Conservative MPs elected the year before, the Committee offers backbenchers an opportunity to discuss their views and coordinate independently of the frontbench. Over time it has become the kingmaker of the Conservative Party, overseeing leadership elections and confidence votes such as that faced by Boris Johnson over 'partygate'. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHow did the Committee come together? How is it structured and how much power does it really wield? These are among the questions the book considers. Providing unprecedented insights into this long-standing institution, it is essential reading for anyone who cares about the integrity of our political system.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhilip Norton is Professor of Government at the University of Hull and sits in the House of Lords as Lord Norton of Louth\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.5 x 5.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 10, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52700663480653,"sku":"9781526173300","price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/3304\/7117\/files\/2kNKTliHCy9781526173300.webp?v=1762204824","url":"https:\/\/belfastbooks.us\/products\/the-1922-committee-power-behind-the-scenes-hardcover","provider":"belfastbooks.us","version":"1.0","type":"link"}