Cleo Watson, who served as the deputy chief of staff under Prime Minister Boris Johnson from August 2019 to November 2020, has penned a tell-all book about her insider experiences at Downing Street. The book, entitled "Whips", delves into the scandalous side of Westminster and provides an eye-opening account of events that took place during her tenure.
"Whips" covers various high-profile incidents such as the proroguing of Parliament, the Covid pandemic, Johnson's hospitalisation due to COVID-19 complications, the Barnard Castle controversy involving Dominic Cummings' lockdown-breaching trip for an eye test and what would later become infamously known as Partygate.
Watson describes her time working within Downing Street as being "like punched in face repeatedly," indicating the challenging nature of her position. Despite these hardships faced during her stint with Johnson's administration, she is now happily married to Tom.
In addition to exposing some unseemly happenings behind closed doors at Chequers – where buttocks are reportedly splayed across windows – "Whips" also explores how special advisers service ministers directly on their desks. This revelation is expected to shock many readers and further unveil a hidden side within one of Britain’s most hallowed institutions.
Cleo Watson appears to be well-suited for this role given that she conforms to True Blue stereotypes while still maintaining political independence by voting for every party at different stages throughout her life. Her diverse political background adds credibility and nuance to her accounts shared within “Whips.”
As anticipation mounts around the publication date for this explosive book which promises unparalleled insight into recent British political history and scandals yet untold - it will undoubtedly serve not only as a significant source material but also spark widespread discussion among those interested in UK politics or simply fascinated by power dynamics and intrigue within the halls of Westminster.