No Way to Run a Country

"No Way to Run a Country" is an honest and darkly humorous insider's account of nine years in UK politics, spanning five prime ministers and major events like Brexit and Covid. Johnny Mercer, a former soldier turned MP, shares his candid experiences of navigating the chaos, chaos, and contradictions of government, from outspoken backbench debates to ministerial upheavals. Irreverent and insightful, the book offers a compelling look at the realities of political life and a call for reform.