Ian Hernon, a veteran lobby correspondent, has over the last decade, collected a weekly Westminster diary of short nuggets and off-beat extracts of 10 years of the main political issues, announcements, rows, scandals, quirky events and funny issues that have caught his eye. The entries are short, relevant and pertinent. They remind you of what really happened while New Labour was in charge; who was promoted, who fell from favour, who was beset by scandal. There is a vast cast of characters, from Blair to Blunkett, Prescott to Peter Mandelson, Jeffrey Archer to Jonathan Aitken. Full of humour and insight, the book has a valuable introduction and conclusion, taking the story right up to Blair's resignation. It is perfect for Christmas and pub quizzes, and is a reminder of how much has changed and how our lives will never again be the same!