An inside look at the major political stories of the past thirty years, illustrated with the iconic cartoons of Peter Brookes. Philip Webster covered politics for The Times newspaper for 43 years, including 18 years as a political editor. He was at the center of all the major stories of the last four decades – the fall of Labour in 1979, the rise and fall of Margaret Thatcher, the rise and fall of John Major, the rise and fall of Tony Blair and his wars with Gordon Brown, the aftermath of 9/11, the Iraq war, Brown's resignation, the rise of David Cameron, and the surprising election of Jeremy Corbyn. Stunningly illustrated with cartoons by Peter Brookes, Webster offers a fresh perspective on the great stories of his era. He provides an honest and revealing inside view of significant political events—from the night Michael Heseltine removed the Mask, the day the Callaghan government fell, the day Sir Geoffrey Howe toppled Margaret Thatcher, the day Tony Blair said goodbye, the night MPs voted on the Iraq war, and every budget and autumn statement for 40 years. With the wit and friendliness that have earned him many friends in politics, he reveals how the stories came into his hands and how political journalism influences events as they unfold. He has witnessed what he calls the golden age of political journalism, and this book offers an intimate look into his profession. The essential guide for anyone interested in the art of journalism, 'Inside Story' re-evaluates three decades of top stories and many politicians, both great and minor, that he has encountered. Pages: 400, Dimensions: 12.9x12.9cm