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Seb Whale

@sebwhale.bsky.social

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The Usual Channels, my book on the whips, out on 25 September. Freelance journalist and author. Ex POLITICO and The House magazine. John Bercow biographer. Em: [email protected]

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Sally Dawson @sallydawson.bsky.social · 15d

"Whale interviewed a large number of whips and ex-whips, enabling him to write an accurate and sympathetic account"

📚 Lord George Young reviews @sebwhale.bsky.social 'The Usual Channels: Inside the Mysterious World of Political Whips' | @bitebackpublishing.bsky.social
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'A serious piece of work': Lord Young reviews 'The Usual Channels'

Sebastian Whale has produced a well researched and accurate account of how the whips’ office works

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Hansard Society @hansardsociety.bsky.social · 25d

LATEST PODCAST | What are the Usual Channels? A short history of Westminster whipping

We talk to @sebwhale.bsky.social about his new book, pulling back the curtain on one of Westminster's most notorious elements: the Whips.

Listen below 🔽
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What are the Usual Channels? A short history of Westminster whipping - Parliament Matters podcast, Episode 108

In this episode, we talk to political journalist Seb Whale about his new book, The Usual Channels, which reveals the hidden world of Westminster’s whips. Seb charts how party discipline has evolved –…

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Biteback Publishing @bitebackpublishing.bsky.social · 27d

🌟“A magnificent achievement. Whale has delivered the authoritative book on the most mysterious pillar of Westminster’s power structure – the whips’ office. Packed with insight and colourful anecdotes from inside the Houses of Parliament, this is a political junkie’s dream.” Jack Blanchard

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Seb Whale @sebwhale.bsky.social · 28d

Thank you, Alexandra!

Seb Whale @sebwhale.bsky.social · 28d

Few better feelings!

A special moment shared with Jeremy Hughes, a close friend and illustrator extraordinaire, who designed the cover.

The Usual Channels is out on Thursday! tinyurl.com/yc2hdkar

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Alexandra Meakin @ameakin.bsky.social · Sep 19

Really enjoyed this week's episode of The Rundown on the 'dark arts' of political whipping with @alaintolhurst.bsky.social @sebwhale.bsky.social & former Govt Chief Whip, Lord Harper. Straight onto the Reading List for #PIED2706 Week 2: Who's Who in Parliament open.spotify.com/episode/1zAe...

Unmasking the 'dark arts' of political whipping

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Seb Whale @sebwhale.bsky.social · May 19

“They’re not going to destabilize the [UK-EU trade deal] just for a few stinky fishermen.”

And so it proved.

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Hook, line and sinker: How Brexit betrayed the UK fishing industry

Leaving the EU has cost British fishermen fish, money and jobs.

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Biteback Publishing @bitebackpublishing.bsky.social · Apr 9

Politics isn’t just speeches and elections; it’s what happens behind closed doors.

📚These five books expose the hidden power players, backroom deals and real decision-makers shaping the UK 👉
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Seb Whale @sebwhale.bsky.social · Mar 15

alas, I'm afraid you might be disappointed, Norman!

Seb Whale @sebwhale.bsky.social · Mar 15

Your columns are worth the subscription price alone, James

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Jessica Elgot @jessicaelgot.bsky.social · Dec 11

This is one of those stories that I keep thinking will get bigger and bigger but which no-one outside of small security circles is talking about much...

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