What is politics? And why does it matter? Self-confessed
‘born-again voter’ Daniel Blythe presents a popular,
forceful argument designed to shake up anyone’s apathy.
Politics sets the agenda. Climate change, education, crime,
housing – these are political issues, but for many, party politics is
still a turn-off.
Daniel Blythe negotiates the political maze from the citizen’s
point of view. Why should we vote? What do politicians do and
why does it make a difference? Are you a Diehard, a Bloody-
Noser or a Tactical? What can your MP do for you? And just why
do they avoid answering direct questions?
Along the way, we examine the most fun general elections and
the under-rated politicians; the sauciest scandals and the bizarre
sexiest MP polls; the biggest political victories, the U-turns
and betrayals; the issues on the street, the part played by your
choice of newspaper and what manifestos really mean; how to
make your vote count, how to protest, and why you should care
about by-elections.
Whether you are disenchanted or a ballot-box regular, an activist
or a floating voter, this is a book to amuse, inform and entertain.
Irreverent, topical, sceptical and packed with useful facts and
trivia, X Marks The Box takes you on a journey through apathy to
activism – and everything in between.
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