Written by a distinguished group of internationally renowned
scholars, this volume provides a comprehensive and contemporary
overview of the major issues dominating British politics. The book
not only maps the current political agenda, but actively
contributes to the debates surrounding British politics in the
international community at the beginning of the twenty-first
century.

British Politics Today examines key developments in
British politics such as the shift in focus by parties away from
their traditional voting base towards 'consumers' at large,
and the rise in identity voting following devolution. The book is
characterized by a broad and inclusive conception of British
politics, resolutely refusing to reduce political analysis to a
narrowly conceived sphere of government, and it explores
contemporary British political developments in the broader context
of European, international and global dynamics. Some of the major
issues discussed include the Belfast agreement, Britain's future in
Europe, the political economy of contemporary Britain, the
representation of women within the British polity, the politics of
welfare reform, and the ethics of foreign policy.

This collection provides a valuable teaching resource for
courses on British politics, as well as a crucial focus for debate
by academics and researchers in this dynamic field. It will be
essential reading for all those interested in the political
science, political economy and political sociology of contemporary
Britain.