{"product_id":"boris-the-adventures-of-boris-johnson","title":"Boris: The Adventures Of Boris Johnson","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTHE MAKING OF A PRIME MINISTER\u003cbr\u003e 'My biography of the year' Michael Crick\u003cbr\u003e 'The scariest thing I've read since \u003ci\u003eSilence of the Lambs\u003c\/i\u003e' Ken Livingstone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A brilliant and definitive biography of Boris Johnson, the politician who risked his career to lead the Brexit campaign, won the referendum, and finally became the new prime minister.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In Andrew Gimson's acclaimed biography of the \u003cb\u003emost colourful British politician\u003c\/b\u003e of modern times, we are given a comprehensive portrait of the man. Despite \u003cb\u003etabloid controversies\u003c\/b\u003e which led to him being dismissed from Michael Howard's shadow cabinet, Boris bounced back to win two terms as London mayor. It was a remarkable tribute to his huge personal popularity, and he was at the heart of things when London showcased itself during the 2012 Olympics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This updated edition of the book is a comprehensive insight into the dramatic political events of 2016. After Boris decided to join the \u003cb\u003eBrexit campaign\u003c\/b\u003e, which he led with \u003cb\u003eMichael Gove\u003c\/b\u003e, against all the predictions he secured a historic vote to \u003cb\u003eleave\u003c\/b\u003e the EU. Within a few tumultuous and unprecedented days, \u003cb\u003eDavid Cameron\u003c\/b\u003e resigned as prime minister, Boris was installed as favourite to succeed him - only for Gove to torpedo his challenge, and seemingly end his career. Yet when \u003cb\u003eTheresa May\u003c\/b\u003e took charge, she surprised many by appointing Boris as Foreign Secretary. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGimson's superb account not only takes the reader behind the scenes, it vividly brings to life one of the most extraordinary political careers in our history. \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57317673140606,"sku":"NW9781471162343","price":10.22,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781471162343.jpg?v=1778722540","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/boris-the-adventures-of-boris-johnson","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}