Jess Phillips - 'Let's Be Honest'

We are absolutely delighted to announce that we have Jess Phillips joining us here at The Heath Bookshop. Jess will be talking about her book 'Let's Be Honest'. Jess will be interviewed by friend of the shop, Tony Collier. 

Jess Phillips has been the Labour MP for Birmingham Yardley since 2015 and was elected chair of the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party in September 2016. Before becoming an MP, she worked with victims of domestic violence, sexual violence and human trafficking, and she continues to speak up on behalf of those who struggle to have their voice heard. She’s the author of the bestselling books Truth to Power, Everywoman and The Life of an MP: Everything You Really Need to Know about Politics. Jess was appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the home office on 9th July 2024. She lives with her husband and two sons in Birmingham, where she was born and raised.

Let's Be Honest:

From culture wars to clickbait, it’s fair to say that politics has lost some of its integrity, and we’ve all suffered as a result. If it hadn’t nearly wrecked the country with calamitous consequences in every sector of public life, it would almost be funny. We’ve let our standards drop – but we deserve better.

Jess Phillips believes in democracy, and the people she meets give her cause for optimism even if sometimes politicians really (really) don’t. At once a laugh-so-you-don’t-cry takedown of the state of Westminster in recent years and a rallying battle cry for bringing truth back to politics, this book will make you angry, cheer you up and give you hope.  Politics matters, but people have for too long felt as if it’s not about them or listening to them. Lies, gaffes and spin have become totally normal. This book is about how we got here and how we can get out.

We look forward to seeing you!

Catherine & Claire