Theresa May: The Downing Street Revolution

by Virginia Blackburn

Overview

Only the second woman to hold office at 10 Downing Street, Theresa May inherits the most difficult political mandate of recent times: to negotiate Britain’s exit from the European Union and re-establish its place in the wider world. She is known as an uncompromising and fiercely moral political operator who has risen through the ranks through profound competence, instead of cronyism. Her premiership promises to overthrow what she calls the "Nasty Party" image the Conservative Party has brought upon itself through infighting, career-politicking, and dishonesty, and restore a steady hand to the tiller of a nation in turmoil. But there is much more to her story than has emerged in the wake of the Brexit vote. Here, experienced journalist and political observer Virginia Blackburn examines the astonishing career, the politics, and the quite remarkable life of the woman who is tasked with changing not just the public face of the Conservatives, but the very fabric of the United Kingdom itself.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781786062642
Publisher:	Bonnier Books UK
Publication date:	04/01/2017
Pages:	248
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Virginia Blackburn is an experienced political journalist and a prominent columnist for the Express.

Table of Contents

1 Brexit 1

2 Upstairs, Downstairs 21

3 The Vicar's Daughter 37

4 Dreaming Spires 55

5 Triumph - and Tragedy 73

6 A Showcase of the Talents 91

7 Climbing the Greasy Pole 105

8 New Girl 121

9 The Quiet Man 137

10 The Nasty Party 153

11 Girl Power 169

12 New World Order 185

13 Theresa's People 203

14 Head Girl at the Home Office 219

15 Headmistress at Number 10 237