In Strangeland, Jon Sopel provides a trenchant analysis of politics, people, and the societal changes in Britain following his return from eight years of reporting in the US. The book is an account of how Britain has changed dramatically since his departure and how these changes have affected the country's values and beliefs. It offers a thoughtful, insightful, and witty commentary on the various forces and public figures that have shaped the UK in recent years.
The Plot is a detailed and controversial account of the events leading to Boris Johnson's ousting as Prime Minister. The book, written by Nadine Dorries, a former Culture Secretary and close ally of Johnson, suggests that his downfall was orchestrated by a secretive cabal known as the Movement, involving key figures like Dr No, Michael Gove, and Dominic Cummings. The narrative is based on interviews with multiple inside sources, although the credibility and anonymity of some sources raise questions about the veracity of the claims. The book paints a picture of a complex web of deceit and power struggles within the Conservative Party, but its lack of clear narrative and reliance on unverified sources make it challenging to discern fact from speculation.
2024 really has been a political year like no other - treating us to an indulgent helping of seismic elections, career comebacks and a gluttony of scandals.
So we thought we’d try and make some sense of it all with the inaugural News Agents awards of the year. With some help from LBC’s Natasha Clark and Aggie Chambre, Lewis adjudicates on the highlights and the lowlights, the heroes and the villains of the last twelve months - and a look ahead to what’s in store for us all in 2025.
We’ll be back on Christmas eve with the first of our ‘What If’ series, taking a deep dive into the sliding doors moments which have shaped our world. What if things had played out differently?
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