In the Thick of It, Sir Alan Duncan’s highly anticipated political diaries, out now from William Collins

Following a high-profile serialisation in the Daily Mail, Sir Alan Duncan‘s highly anticipated private political diaries are published today by William Collins.

Riotously candid, In the Thick of It covers the most turbulent period in recent British political history – from the eve of the referendum in 2016 to the UK’s eventual exit from the EU. As two prime ministers fall, two general elections unfold and a no-confidence vote is survived, Sir Alan records a treasure-trove of insider gossip, giving biting and often hilarious accounts of petty rivalries, poor decision-making, big egos, and big crises.

Nothing escapes his acerbic gaze. Across these unfiltered daily entries, he builds a revealing and often profound picture of UK politics and personalities. A rich seam of high politics and low intrigue, this is an account from deep inside the engine room of power.