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- Title
The powerful committee of those not in power.
- Authors
Briand, Richard
- Abstract
"The Powerful Committee of Those Not in Power" by Philip Norton is a comprehensive book that explores the history, organization, and impact of the 1922 Committee. Norton, a member of the Conservative Party, provides an insider's perspective, drawing on his attendance at committee meetings and his own notes. The book dispels the misconception that the committee was founded in 1922 and instead reveals that it was established in 1923 by Gervais Rentoul to help newly elected MPs familiarize themselves with Parliament. Over the years, the committee grew in influence, particularly after the introduction of formal leadership elections in 1965. Norton also examines the committee's relationships with Conservative leaders, including Margaret Thatcher and David Cameron. The book concludes with an analysis of the social and educational backgrounds of the committee chairs. Overall, Norton's book offers a detailed and thorough exploration of the 1922 Committee's role in British politics.
- Subjects
NO confidence motions; WORLD War II
- Publication
Political Quarterly, 2024, Vol 95, Issue 2, p371
- ISSN
0032-3179
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/1467-923X.13389