Book Description
Looks at parliamentary revolts during the first Balir Government.
From the Publisher
Revolts and Rebellions provides the first ever detailed analysis of parliamentary voting behaviour across the political specturm. It includes analysis of what happens to party allegiances under circumstances such as free votes on hunting with dogs, what causes dissent from the party line, and what happens to MPs when they lose the whip.
About the Author
Philip Cowley is lecturer in politics at the University of Hull. He has written several books on Parliament.