We're used to hearing that we live in an age of unprecedented division, that the great storms that have engulfed British politics over the past ten years have driven us further apart than ever, with no hope of finding common ground. Penny Mordaunt and Chris Lewis disagree. In this lively and insightful book, they argue that although differences of opinion are a natural part of healthy political debate, some of our current division is caused by a need for political reform. A wave of scandals has corroded public confidence in leadership in all walks of life, fuelled by a hyper-individualistic social media landscape - but by rebuilding public trust we can restore national pride and positive, competent politics. Greater lays out a plan for post-Brexit Britain. Delving into our history, our institutions and our culture, it explains how we arrived at this point and how the British character points the way towards practical national missions. It explores Britain's role in the world and how to balance global and local priorities; makes the case for the United Kingdom based on the mutuality that binds us; and calls for modernising reform in politics, government and markets. It describes the role of social media in culture wars and calls for a relentless focus on aspiration and a social enterprise revolution. Above all, it reminds us of the many reasons we have to be optimistic.

About the Author
Penny Mordaunt is the UK Member of Parliament for Portsmouth North. She is a former Secretary of State for Defence and for International Development and a governor at the World Bank. She served as an officer in the Royal Naval Reserve and is now Honorary Commander of 2nd Mine Countermeasures Squadron. Before her election, her career spanned the public, voluntary and private sectors. Chris Lewis is an award-winning author. He is a donor and volunteer for medical research charity Bravo Victor, the Cartoon Museum, the Elton John AIDS Foundation, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, the International Rescue Committee, the Royal Society and many others. He splits his time between the UK and America.

Reviews
"Utterly uplifting and inspiring." Sir Richard Branson; "Smart, thoughtful, passionate." Dominic Sandbrook; "Loving, invigorating and delivered with characteristic wit." Boris Johnson; "Uplifting and highly readable." Tony Blair; "Reminds me of so many things I love about the UK." Richard Curtis; "Thoughtful, affectionate and surprisingly funny." Ruth Davidson; "Eloquent, eccentric and bloody good fun." Michael Dobbs; "This book lays out a clear plan for Britain. It says we need to modernise, socially, culturally and economically. I cannot recommend it highly enough." Jacqueline de Rojas



Book Information
ISBN 9781785906091
Author Penny Mordaunt
Format Hardback
Page Count 352
Imprint Biteback Publishing
Publisher Biteback Publishing