Tales of the Unelected by Dan Corry
Visit the hidden Whitehall world of the unelected special advisers. Encounter their hopes, dreams, rivalries and compromises as they face the challenge of doing the right thing in a role full of tensions. See how they struggle with the civil service, accusations of being the source of leaking, politicians who need to up their game, negotiating with No 10, finding time with the PM, and worrying about physical attacks on their Secretary of State. All this as they try to keep some semblance of family life intact. Dan Corry entertains and informs us well in Tales of the Unelected . --- “There are so many tensions and emotional conflicts in being a special adviser and Dan Corry takes you into that world through this fascinating collection of stories.” Ed Balls (former special adviser, minister and Shadow Chancellor) “It’s an honour to be a special adviser, as I was, but most of what has been written about them is of the sensational type. Here, in all its everyday glory,...
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