Planes, Trains and Toilet Doors

This book explores key events that have shaped modern British politics, occurring outside the traditional settings of Westminster. It recounts incidents in car parks, village halls, and seaside resorts where chance meetings and unexpected decisions influenced political outcomes. The author highlights moments such as Pitt the Younger’s duel, Margaret Thatcher's voice coach encounter on a train, and John Major's dental appointment that led him to No10. Through anecdotes and interviews gathered over nearly two decades, it reveals the often absurd realities behind significant political shifts.