{"product_id":"political-animals-9781837360710","title":"Political Animals : The secret life of the political pets of Westminster and Washington","description":"\u003cp\u003eLarry the cat, chief\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003emouser of Downing Street and national treasure, has seen off six Prime\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMinisters so far. He is, however, only one of a long line of political animals\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eat the seats of government on both sides of the Atlantic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom pandas and\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eplatypuses to Labradors and lions, animals have long shored up peace between\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003erivals, clinched election campaigns, caused divisions within parties and left\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003etheir unique calling cards in the halls of power. Journalist and former special\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eadviser Peter Cardwell traces the political (and not-so-political) adventures\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eof these fascinating pets from Tudor times to No. 10’s newest rescue dog.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on exclusive interviews with Washington and Westminster insiders,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eincluding four Prime Ministers, Cardwell reveals never-before-heard tales of\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003epolitical pets and provides fresh insight into the enduring relationships\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ebetween those in government and their furry friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing new candid\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003econversations with Theresa May on living with Larry and Sir Gavin Williamson on\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCronus the tarantula’s web of influence, this paperback edition is an essential\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eupdate on the lives, losses and shenanigans of this colourful cast of characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: Peter Cardwell\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLondon, Greater London, District of Columbia (Washington, DC), Politics \u0026amp; government, Humour, Domestic animals \u0026amp; pets\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 1 Sep 2026 by Biteback Publishing.\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Peter Cardwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57320800813434,"sku":"9781837360710","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/4125\/files\/9781837360710.jpg?v=1790661929","url":"https:\/\/belfastbooks.co.uk\/products\/political-animals-9781837360710","provider":"Belfast Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}