
This book draws on a wealth of historical material to describe the current working and practice of central government in Britain. Brazier examines the power and influence of the Prime Minister, the cabinet, secret cabinet committees, the Queen, judges, and other major organs...


This new edition has been completely revised so as to incorporate and analyses all significant changes which have occurred since 1988 in the law and practice of British central government. The consequences of Margaret Thatcher's eviction from 10 Downing Street permeate several...