Code of Conduct

Nobody knows how parliament works – and how it doesn’t – better than Chris. It’s a delight watching him take a bulldozer to the crumbling edifice of parliamentary standards -- JAMES O'BRIEN Absolutely riveting. I read, I blink, I gasp. Chris Bryant has not only chaired the Standards Committee during its busiest period on record but also has unrivalled knowledge of the history of Parliament. There is no better guide to the extraordinary dereliction of duty of some of his fellow parliamentarians in these unusual times, nor to how we might restore function to the system and trust in the institution -- REVEREND RICHARD COLES A terrific read. From outmoded customs that strangle the chamber, to committees with no teeth, Chris Bryant not only provides insights into what’s wrong with parliament but also suggests sensible solutions that might one day lead to a democracy fit for purpose -- HUGH BONNEVILLE Chris Bryant weaves a thoroughly entertaining yarn about what it’s like to work behind the scenes in the sausage factory of the British parliament. You may not agree with every word he says, but this book is a real eye-opener about the state of British politics today. Democracy is worth fighting for and Chris is doing precisely that -- BILL BROWDER The first time I've ever read a book about parliament which was un-putdownable -- CAROL VORDERMAN Thoughtful, provocative and very timely, this is a book that needed to be written - and few are better qualified to do so than one of the most dedicated parliamentarians of our generation. Democracies get the representatives they deserve so we all have a responsibility to help raise the standing of our elected politicians. Code of Conduct will help us do so -- ED BALLS The Glamour Boys has filled me with admiration for Chris Bryant's superb, suspenseful telling -- Stephen Fry, praise for 'The Glamour Boys' Chris Bryant is a great myth-buster -- Mary Beard, praise for 'Parliament: A Biography'