{"product_id":"a-survival-guide-to-parliament-9781837360369","title":"A Survival Guide to Parliament","description":"\u003cp\u003eDitch the glossy official\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003einduction packs: this is the real deal. A SurvivalGuide to\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParliament is the book every caffeine-fuelled politico secretly wishes they'd\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ehad on their first day in the Palace of Westminster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked with practical\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003etips, tricks and plenty of anecdotes to make you laugh and wince in equal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003emeasure, this is the essential guide to how to get to Parliament, how to\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003esurvive and how to recover. Current and former staffers from across the political\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003espectrum have contributed their highs, lows and nightmares, painting a vivid\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003epicture of life in politics. Part handbook, part survival manual, part comic\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003erelief, it's a roadmap written by those who've endured late-night votes, survived\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eministerial meltdowns and lived to tell the tale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePulling back the heavy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003evelvet curtains to show how Parliament really works - and how the smartest\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003estaffers make it work to their advantage - this is required reading not only\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003efor those attempting to navigate their political career but for anyone with an\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003einterest in how Britain is really governed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a mix of humour and\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ehard talk, A Survival Guide to Parliament shows not just how to keep MPs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ehappy but how to stay sane, make allies and maybe even enjoy the ride. Whether you're\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ebrand-new or battle-hardened, this guide will be a crucial part of your\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eparliamentary toolkit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: The Secret Staffer\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; government\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 20 Aug 2026 by Biteback Publishing.\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardback\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"The Secret Staffer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57322201940346,"sku":"9781837360369","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/4125\/files\/9781837360369.jpg?v=1790686130","url":"https:\/\/belfastbooks.co.uk\/products\/a-survival-guide-to-parliament-9781837360369","provider":"Belfast Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}