28th January, 7:30pm - John Crace, The Bonfire of the Insanities

Backstory, 71 Balham High Rd, SW12 9AP

Come join us at Backstory to hear from acclaimed journalist and parliamentary sketch writer for the Guardian John Crace. In his latest book, The Bonfire of the Insanities, we see selections from his Guardian column around the events of the most recent election.

About the book:

It ended as it began. With Downing Street under grey leaden skies.

Someone's idea of a cosmic joke. Only this time the rain had eased to a light drizzle rather than a torrential downpour. If you're a Tory, you take your blessings where you find them on days like these.

After fourteen years of Tory rule, John Crace has seen it all: a bucket-load of sleaze and scandals, myriad questionable policy decisions, and an ever-revolving door of impressive* candidates trying to get themselves to the top of a sinking ship. With a bumpy start, Keir Starmer, Rachel Reeves and the Labour Party have taken the reins while Kemi Badenoch and the Tories slink off to regroup in opposition. Many proclaim that the United Kingdom's political landscape has changed - but are those fabled sunlit uplands finally in view?

Selected from Crace's much-loved Guardian column, The Bonfire of the Insanities lights up a new chapter of governmental absurdity with mordant wit and caustic humour.

Tickets Available:

Ticket only - £15 (This ticket does not include a copy of the book. You can decide to buy a copy on the night, but this will be charged in addition, at the full price of the book.)

Ticket & book  (RRP £16.99) - £25 (To collect on the night or in advance.)