By far the most consistent and cogent attempt by a Labour MP to understand their enemy and respond with brio … required reading for anyone aspiring to be part of the drama swirling around No. 10

Andrew Marr, New Statesman

Better understand populism to defeat it, argues Liam Byrne with wonderful, persuasive verve backed by wide research. It's much less deep rooted than you might think. By the end he had convinced me how it can be done. Let him convince you!

Will Hutton

Liam Byrne is one of the sharpest minds in Westminster and never has a book been more timely. Required reading

Ruth Davidson

An important, timely and insightful book that sets out why - and crucially how - we need to fight for our democracy and social justice

Gordon Brown