The British system of government has changed dramatically in recent decades, and far more than most of us realise. As acclaimed political scientist and bestselling author Anthony King shows us, this shift is at the heart of Britian’s political dilemma today: the quality of government and the capacity of politicians have been greatly diminished, yet our expectations have not adjusted to the new reality. But how exactly has the British government changed, and where has power shifted?

In Who Governs Britain?, King offers the first general overview of the British political system in many years, a fascinating and accessible primer that provides much-needed context to the 2015 election and the subsequent parliament.