Besly, N: How Parliament Works

"Parliamentary processes are complex, which is why How Parliament Works is so useful - it gives an authoritative and up-to-date insider's account. I recommend it to anyone who wants to know how both Houses really operate."

Betty Boothroyd (Baroness Boothroyd), Speaker of the House of Commons 1992-2000

"How Parliament Works ought to be essential reading for anyone interested in their democracy. It explains the system clearly, without condescension and in a way that is illuminating, even for those of us who think that we know it already."

Jacob Rees-Mogg, MP for North East Somerset

"At a time when Parliament is being stress-tested by Brexit, a refreshed edition of How Parliament Works is both timely and reassuring explaining, as it does, clearly and in detail how the nation's number one shock-absorber actually works."

Peter Hennessy (Lord Hennessy of Nympsfield), author, broadcaster and Attlee Professor of Contemporary British History, Queen Mary, University of London

"Whether you're a Prime Minister or a President, a commentator or an academic or simply someone who wants to know how this country works you will want to know How Parliament Works. Now more than ever. This book will tell you."

Nick Robinson, former BBC Political Editor