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A Very British Coup

By: Chris Mullin
Narrated by: Christian Rodska
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Summary

Against the odds, former steel worker Harry Perkins has led the Labour Party to a stunning victory. His manifesto includes the removal of American bases, public control of finance, and the dismantling of media empires.

The Establishment is appalled. Something must be done. As MI5 conspires with the City and the press barons to bring Perkins down, he finds himself caught up in a no-holds-barred battle for survival.

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Well read and a great story, I full recommend this book. Harry 4PM

A classic

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How would The Establishment react if an ultra-socialist Labour leader actually got voted into Number 10? That's the question posed by this novel and the drama unfolds satisfyingly throughout. There is (yes, unsurprisingly!) a lot of politics but it doesn't really get in the way of the story. I found myself nodding sagely at the characters behaviour at several points - how true! A Very British Coup is also a Very British Book and I'd be interested to know if overseas readers/listeners would recognise their own politicians in the characters too.

Making politics interesting

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Entertaining, informative and amusing in places. A good story well written and read. The voices are very well done.

Good story very funny in parts.

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Entertaining how the establishment got rid of a lefty Labour PM. Some of it rang true ( remember the Corbyn is a threat to National Security statements)
Not A first-class story but very acceptable

Made you wonder how true it could be

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Thirty years ago, the plot seemed fantastical, even if good entertainment.

In today's climate this book seems more relevant, more believable - and more scary than it ever did when it was first published.

A fantastic read!

Thirty years ago, or five years hence?

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