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Ian Dunt’s How Westminster Works … and Why It Doesn’t
14 September 2023, 1:00 pm–2:15 pm
A discussion with Ian Dunt and an expert panel about his recent book on the perceived problems facing the UK political system.
This event is free.
Event Information
Open to
- All
Cost
- Free
Organiser
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Edd Rowe
The recent book by journalist and author Ian Dunt provides a detailed and critical account of many aspects of the UK’s political system, including political parties and elections, parliament and the legislative process, the work of ministers and civil servants in Whitehall, and the role of the media. The book analyses various perceived problems, and proposes a range of possible solutions. In this seminar the author will presented some of his key arguments, before responding to questions and comments from a panel of experts and the online audience.
Speakers:
- Ian Dunt, journalist and author
- Dr Ruth Fox, Director of the Hansard Society
- Jill Rutter, Senior Research Fellow at UK in a Changing Europe and Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government
- Professor Alan Renwick, Deputy Director of the Constitution Unit, UCL
Chair: Dr Tom Fleming, Constitution Unit, UCL
You can buy Ian's book here.