Andrea Leadsom

Andrea Leadsom is a British politician who served as a Conservative Member of Parliament and held senior cabinet positions including Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and Leader of the House of Commons. Her memoir Snakes and Ladders offers an insider's account of life in British politics, drawing on her experience at the highest levels of government to reveal the challenges, rivalries and rewards of political life. Leadsom was a prominent figure in the Brexit referendum campaign and was a candidate for the leadership of the Conservative Party in 2016. Her memoir provides insight into the workings of Parliament, the dynamics of political parties and the personal toll that public life exacts on politicians and their families. Leadsom's perspective is informed by a career that also included significant experience in financial services before entering politics. Her writing offers readers a candid look behind the scenes of British political life during one of its most turbulent periods. The audiobook edition brings her political memoir to listeners interested in British politics, leadership and the human stories behind the headlines.