Politics
Rachel Cooke looks at why political ambition invariably turns to disappointment, in fiction and in the real world, including her own thwarted forays into politics as a student.
From the fictional worlds of Yes, Minister and Trollope's Palliser novels to the real-life experiences of politicians including Rory Stewart and Chris Mullin, Rachel Cooke looks at the disappointments which seem to be built into political life and affectionately recalls her own thwarted political efforts during her student days.
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