Over a decade beforeMargaret Thatcher swept to power, another woman was running Britain from 10Downing Street: Marcia Williams was the first ever female political adviser toa Prime Minister and was said to have a powerful grip on her boss.
A brilliant tactician,Marcia masterminded Labour Prime Minister Harold Wilson's multiple electionvictories. But misogyny, jealousy, a shocking private life and accusations ofmoney-grubbing and bribery all contributed to her reputation as a public nuisance.
There is no doubt Marciawas outspoken, forthright and, by contemporary standards, deeplyunconventional. But her critics failed to understand her unbreakablepartnership with Wilson - they were politically wedded to each other and equalcontributors to his success.
In this fascinatingbiography, updated with new insight regarding Wilson's Downing Street affairwith Janet Hewlett-Davies, Linda McDougall seeks to rescue Marcia frompreviously dismissive verdicts, suggesting a more nuanced perspective andrestoring this trailblazing pioneer to her rightful place in British politicalhistory.
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- Authors:
- McDougall, Linda
- Year Published:
- 2024
- Country of Publication:
- United Kingdom
- Format:
- Paperback
- ISBN:
- 9781785908934
- Number of Pages:
- 320
- Place of Publication:
- London
- Publication Date:
- 18/07/2024
- Publisher:
- Biteback Publishing
- Language:
- English
- Imprint:
- Biteback Publishing
- SKU:
- 9781785908934