The Downing Street Guide to Party Etiquette

by Verity Bigg-Knight

Partygate? More like party GREAT!

While the UK locked down to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Boris Johnson's Number Ten played host to a series of boozy shindigs. Now, for the first time, you can learn to get wasted like they do in Whitehall. The Downing Street Party Guide will take you through every stage of a successful, pandemic-defying bash, from drafting invitations to answering awkward questions later.

Contents
· Decor tips to avoid a 'John Lewis nightmare'.
· The perfect playlist to start a Cabinet conga line.
· How to handle the subsequent police investigation.

WHAT HAPPENS IN DOWNING STREET STAYS IN DOWNING STREET...UNTIL SOMEONE LEAKS IT.

'Verity Bigg-Knight has written a . . . book.' - Ipswich Pedant
'It is truly amazing that this was published.' - Bullfighting Weekly
'Darling, I don't have time to read this. Just let me know how much you need for next month.' - Sir Adrian Bigg-Knight

Genres: Humor

192 pages, Hardcover

Published January 10, 2023

Reviews

[Sandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you know anything about British political news during the Boris Johnson era you will totally get where this is coming from.

Now if you are not a fan of British humour this might not be for you, but if you like a good bit of sarcasm this will be something for you. When this whole party thing came out I was frustrated on behalf of the British people and didn't see the joke in it. But as usual humour is the best way to get the point across.

[Ellie Pegden · Rating 3 out of 5]

Picked this up while waiting for the post so I can read the new Heartstopper… very similar style to HH and got some real giggles thinking about Partygate… esp the Common People bit

[Solenne Palmer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Despite not being familiar with British politics, this was hilarious af.

[Alisha Richardson · Rating 2 out of 5]

But of a laugh, but a little bit cringe

[Jed Kirk · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very witty, but at times bumptious. Verity, whilst mocking the elite is also mocking the general public for adhering to the lock down rules. So the jury is out.

[Stacey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative if you're planning a party

[Sharon · Rating 2 out of 5]

Witty take on UK PM Boris Johnson’s partygate during covid lockdown.

[Liza · Rating 5 out of 5]

Had me laughing out loud in the pharmacy - worth the funny looks 😄

[Jim Bowen · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book imagines how a “Hooray Henry”/green wellie and Barbour style person might advise you to run a party during a COVID Lockdown.

The advice is split into 3 parts, the build up (getting the food and drinks in etc.), the event itself, and the tidy-up and post-prandial denials.

The book is mildly amusing, and makes the point that the Civil Service should perhaps have stepped in, an not have been actively involved.