Punch and Judy Politics: An insider guide to Prime Minister’s Questions
Ayesha Hazarika, Tom Hamilton

Prime Minister's Questions is the bear pit of British politics, a unique way of holding the powerful to account. While it is watched and admired around the world, it is often hated at home for bringing out the worst in our politicians. However, despite the best attempts of successive party leaders to try and move away from 'Punch and Judy politics', PMQs are here to stay. It sets the agenda, indicates who's up and who's down and, most importantly, defines Prime Ministers and Leaders of the Opposition.