The 1922 Committee : power behind the scenes / Philip Norton.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Norton, Philip, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Conservative Party (Great Britain). Conservative Private Members' Committee.

Conservative Party (Great Britain).

Parliamentary practice--Great Britain. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n82011080.

Parliamentary practice.

Power (Social sciences)--Great Britain.

Power (Social sciences).

Great Britain--Politics and government--1910-1936.

Great Britain.

Great Britain--Politics and government--1936-.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (ix, 278 pages) : digital file(s).

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Manchester, UK : Manchester University Press, 2023.

Language Note:

In English.

System Details:

data file

Biography/History:

Philip Norton is Professor of Government at the University of Hull and sits in the House of Lords as Lord Norton of Louth.

Summary:

The Conservative Private Members (1922) Committee is an important but elusive force in British politics. Despite becoming almost a household name during the leadership crises of 2022, it remains little understood beyond the corridors of Westminster.Established in 1923 by a group of Conservative MPs elected the year before, the Committee offers backbenchers an opportunity to discuss their views and coordinate independently of the frontbench. Over time it has become the kingmaker of the Conservative Party, overseeing leadership elections and confidence votes such as that faced by Boris Johnson over 'partygate'.How did the Committee come together? How is it structured and how much power does it really wield? These are among the questions the book considers. Providing unprecedented insights into this long-standing institution, it is essential reading for anyone who cares about the integrity of our political system.

Contents:

Front Matter

Contents

Preface

1 Setting the scene

I History

2 Modest beginnings

3 Speaking truth to power

4 Wielding the sword

5 The maker and slayer of leaders

II Organisation and leadership

6 Who and when

7 Engaging members' interests

8 Transforming or presiding? Leadership in the '22

III The impact of the 1922

9 What's going on? Bedding in and being heard

10 Collective action

11 Us versus them

12 'May I have a word, minister?' Influencing policy, challenging ministers

13 'The men in grey suits'

14 Conclusion

Notes

Bibliography

Index

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on publisher-supplied metadata and e-publication viewed on March 8, 2024.

ISBN:

9781526173294

1526173298

9781526173317

152617331X

OCLC:

1425555616