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A Very British Coup

By: Chris Mullin
Narrated by: Christian Rodska
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Against the odds, former steel worker Harry Perkins has led the Labour Party to a stunning victory. His manifesto includes the removal of American bases, public control of finance, and the dismantling of media empires.

The Establishment is appalled. Something must be done. As MI5 conspires with the City and the press barons to bring Perkins down, he finds himself caught up in a no-holds-barred battle for survival.

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Well read and a great story, I full recommend this book. Harry 4PM

A classic

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How would The Establishment react if an ultra-socialist Labour leader actually got voted into Number 10? That's the question posed by this novel and the drama unfolds satisfyingly throughout. There is (yes, unsurprisingly!) a lot of politics but it doesn't really get in the way of the story. I found myself nodding sagely at the characters behaviour at several points - how true! A Very British Coup is also a Very British Book and I'd be interested to know if overseas readers/listeners would recognise their own politicians in the characters too.

Making politics interesting

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Entertaining, informative and amusing in places. A good story well written and read. The voices are very well done.

Good story very funny in parts.

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Given the current Brexit debacle my own views are that this book represents exactly what does go on behind the scenes and within the establishment passing itself of as democracy in the U.K.

A good read

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the narration was great. The story was enjoyable and I consumed it rather quickly. Honestly I expected more from this story about a transformational government and their ideas, was left wanting more

really well read.

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