• The Fall of Boris Johnson

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  • By: Sebastian Payne
  • Narrated by: Sebastian Payne
  • Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (4 ratings)

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The Fall of Boris Johnson is the explosive inside account of how a prime minister lost his hold on power. Written and read by Sebastian Payne, Director of Onward and former Whitehall Editor for the Financial Times.

Winner at the 2022 Parliamentary Book Awards

A New Statesman, The Times, Daily Mail and FT Book of the Year

Boris Johnson was touted as the saviour of the country and the Conservative Party, obtaining a huge commons majority and finally 'getting Brexit done'. But, within three short years, he was deposed in disgrace and left the country in crisis.

Sebastian Payne tells the essential behind-the-scenes story, charting the series of scandals that felled Johnson: from the blocked suspension of Owen Paterson, through partygate and the final death blow: the Chris Pincher allegations. This is the full narrative of the betrayals, rivalries and resignations that resulted in the dramatic Conservative coup – and set in motion those events that saw the party sink to catastrophic new lows.

With unparalleled access to those who were in the room when key decisions were made, Payne tells of the miscalculations and mistakes that led to Boris Johnson’s downfall. This is a gripping and timely look at how power is gained, wielded and lost in Britain today.

©2022 Sebastian Payne (P)2022 Macmillan Publishers International Limited

Critic reviews

"Delicious detail, break-neck pace." (Emily Maitlis)

"Entertaining and illuminating." (Tim Shipman)

"Brilliant." (Fraser Nelson)

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Great research. Should have a different narrator.

Really enjoyable and well researched “insider book” for political junkies. The author is clearly clued in to the important parties and his insight and interpretation of events is prescient. But, the author should not have narrated. Just doesn’t have the “voice” for narration.

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