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This book takes an inside look at Ministerial life, assessing the qualifications of Ministers, the system within which they operate, how they put policy into effect, and their accountability. Rich with detail, Ministers of the Crown is the first comprehensive study of contemporary Ministerial conventions and practice.

This new third edition has been fully revised and updated to include the constitutional changes that are being implemented by the Labour government. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the current British Constitution and evaluates the law and practice of British central government, which includes an overview of the Constitution of the United Kingdom in the light of devolution.

Tackling the various ways politicians enter and exit Downing Street, Rodney Brazier gives context and analysis to this comprehensive account of what goes into becoming the leader of the United Kingdom. With historical examples and contemporary evidence, this book explains the rules which govern gaining and losing the British Prime Ministership.

This third edition has been fully revised and updated to include the constitutional changes that are being implemented by the labour government. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the current British Constitution and evaluates the law and practice of British central government, this includes: an overview of the constitution of the United Kingdom in the light of devolution, choosing a Prime Minister and government, the transfer of po...

This book examines the current debate around constitutional reform. Topics covered include the ways in which reform is brought about, the voting system, reform of the House of Lords and reducing Ministers' powers. The third edition features new chapters on 'Union, Dissolution or Federation?' and 'Codifying the Constitution'.