Written immediately after resigning from the House of Commons this account gives - as well as an affectionate record of childhood - an illuminating view of the Speaker's job and of the workings and people of parliament, without ever overstepping good sense and fundamental loyalty to the institution (which, on the contrary, she defends passionately from what she sees as present threats to its autonomy and relevance). Informative and above all, highly enjoyable.
(Annabel Bedini - bwl 18 April 2003 ) |
