The best novels written by British politicians

The best novels written by British politicians - Bill Clinton has published a book. ‘The President is Missing’ is a collaboration with novelist James Patterson focusing on corruption and espionage in the White House. He is far from the first politician who has written a novel. Through the years, many UK politicians have penned plenty of books, from romantic dramas to comedic thrillers. Here’s a rundown of the best books from homegrown politicians, including ‘House of Cards’ and much more.

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Winston Churchill - A man who needs little introduction. Churchill led the country through World War II and served as Prime Minister twice.

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Winston Churchill - As well as being a soldier and politician, Churchill had an established career as a writer. He wrote three novels in his life.

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Winston Churchill - ‘Savrola’ is arguably Churchill’s best work of fantasy. The novel is set in the fictional European country of Laurania, which is rocked by revolution. The book was published in 1900.

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Michael Dobbs - Dobbs was an advisor for Margaret Thatcher and worked as an MP through the 1970s. He received a peerage in 2010 and is also a best-selling author.

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Michael Dobbs - Dobbs started his writing career in the late 1980s. He released ‘House of Cards’ in 1989 and the book has been adapted into two television shows. The wildly successful US version starred Kevin Spacey (pictured) and is set to return later this year.

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Michael Dobbs - Dobbs followed ‘House of Cards’ with two thrilling sequels, ‘To Play the King’ and ‘The Final Cut’.

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Boris Johnson - Before he became Mayor of London and then Foreign Secretary, Boris released a handful of literary works.

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Boris Johnson - His most notable work is ‘Seventy Two Virgins’. The political novel follows the US President as he prepares to make a speech to UK Parliament.

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Boris Johnson - Despite being a comedy, the book touches on some sensitive themes, including terrorism and the state of Western society.

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Edwina Currie - By the time she left Parliament in 1997, Edwina Currie had already started her career as a novelist.

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Edwina Currie - She has authored six novels over the years. Perhaps her most notable is ‘A Parliamentary Affair’, which was published in 1994.

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Edwina Currie - The book follows Elaine Stalker, a young female MP who climbs the ladder of politics in Westminster. Remind you of anyone?

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Iain Duncan Smith - The former Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has also penned a few books, including ‘The Devil’s Tune’, which was released in 2003.

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Iain Duncan Smith - The novel follows a London art dealer who crosses paths with a glamorous TV producer in Positano, Italy.

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Iain Duncan Smith - ’The Devil’s Tune’ is a fast-paced thriller, featuring plenty of twists and turns in its 300-something pages.

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Benjamin Disraeli - Benjamin Disraeli was Prime Minister twice in the 19th century. He’s noted as a major inspiration for the modern Conservative Party.

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Benjamin Disraeli - Disraeli was also a keen writer. His first novel, ‘Vivian Grey’, was published in 1826.

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Benjamin Disraeli - The book follows fictional politician Vivian Grey from his childhood to a career as an influential MP.

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Anne Widdecombe - Anne Widdecombe was an active Conservative politician from 1987 to 2001.

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Anne Widdecombe - She has also released a string of novels and non-fiction books.

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Anne Widdecombe - Her debut novel, ‘The Clematis Tree’, takes place in a village in Surrey. It follows Claire and Mark, a couple torn apart by tragedy.

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Matthew Lewis - Matthew Lewis is one of the UK’s first writer-politicians. As well as being a Member for Hindon in Wiltshire, Lewis was a prolific novelist.

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Matthew Lewis - ‘The Monk’ was probably the most popular book by Lewis. The gothic novel centres on murder and debauchery in Madrid.

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Matthew Lewis - Other books by Lewis include ‘Tales of Wonder’ and ‘The Bravo of Venice’. He lived from 1775 to 1818.

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Chris Mullin - As a Labour MP, Chris Mullin represented Sunderland South for over 20 years, from 1987 to 2010. He also published three novels.

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Chris Mullin - Mullin’s most notable work is ‘A Very British Coup’, published in 1982. The novel follows Harry Perkins, a Labour leader who battles with MI5 and the press.

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Chris Mullin - ‘A Very British Coup’ was adapted into a Channel 4 miniseries in the 1980s. It also inspired the 2012 series ‘Secret State’.

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Vince Cable - Vince Cable led the Liberal Democrats in 2007. He then resumed his leadership position 10 years later.

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Vince Cable - Cable is also an established writer, penning both fiction and non-fiction books.

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Vince Cable - His most recent novel was ‘Open Arms’, released last year. The book focuses on Kate Thompson, a housewife-turned-MP who enters a political scandal while on a trip to India.

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