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In this sharp political satire, the United Kingdom's Prime Minister, disguising himself as an ordinary citizen, embarks on a clandestine trip across London with a police officer. Their mission is to witness firsthand the growing disaffection among the populace and uncover the reasons behind the nation's turning away from its leader.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comic Satire
Authors: Sue Townsend
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