Louise Thompson

The number 1 Sunday Times bestseller. Now including a new chapter, with untold stories updating on Louise's life.How do you learn to live again when you've danced with death?Louise’s road to having a baby was far from easy, suffering a heartbreaking miscarriage during her first pregnancy and being caught in a terrifying house fire in her second. But her troubles were far from over when she gave birth. During an emergency c-section, she had severe complications and fought for her life over a number of days, whilst her son was taken into NICU. This terrifying experience impacted on Louise's mental health in a way that completely changed her life, as she has battled to come to terms with what happened to her, whilst also becoming a mother.As Louise has rebuilt herself step by step, she has reflected back on her past – from her childhood and dynamics with her family, to her struggles with alcohol and toxic relationships, as well as the rollercoaster years of her time on Made in Chelsea. Louise’s experience has changed the way she sees the world and redefined what's important to her. Although it has been a challenging journey, she is determined to come out more alive than ever. Louise’s powerful story, told with raw honesty, shows the incredible human ability to overcome anything, no matter what life throws at you.'Searing, truthful and compassionate. Louise Thompson might count herself Lucky but we are the lucky ones to have this book.' Elizabeth Day'Amazing. I cried so much. It's a really important and gorgeous book that Louise has poured her heart into.' Giovanna Fletcher

The Number One Sunday Times bestseller'Her battle, viscerally told in this harrowing account, is one to be in awe of and might have you reconsidering your own appreciation of luck' Mail on SundayHow do you learn to live again when you've danced with death?Louise’s road to having a baby was far from easy, suffering a heartbreaking miscarriage during her first pregnancy and being caught in a terrifying house fire in her second. But her troubles were far from over when she gave birth. During an emergency c-section, she had severe complications and fought for her life over a number of days, whilst her son was taken into NICU. This terrifying experience impacted on Louise's mental health in a way that completely changed her life, as she has battled to come to terms with what happened to her, whilst also becoming a mother.As Louise has rebuilt herself step by step, she has reflected back on her past – from her childhood and dynamics with her family, to her struggles with alcohol and toxic relationships, as well as the rollercoaster years of her time on Made in Chelsea. Louise’s experience has changed the way she sees the world and redefined what's important to her. Although it has been a challenging journey, she is determined to come out more alive than ever. Louise’s powerful story, told with raw honesty, shows the incredible human ability to overcome anything, no matter what life throws at you.

For a brief moment in 2019 Britain’s politics looked like it might be transformed. Just when it seemed that the divisions within and across British political parties over Brexit could not get any more intense, 7 Labour and 3 Conservative MPs broke away to form The Independent Group (TIG) – later Change UK. This is the first book to explore the meteoric lifespan of that party, within the wider context of the experiences of other small political groupings in the House of Commons. Ultimately, it shows why the party failed and disbanded after just a few months. Timely and thoroughly researched, Louise Thompson’s book takes us deep inside the struggles facing MPs who leave behind the comforts of the large political parties. Drawing on interviews with current and former politicians, it explores the practicalities of being a small party MP in the Commons. What challenges face you? Who can you turn to? And just how can you make an impact? Crisply written for the non-specialist reader, this fascinating book opens a window onto the perilous world of parliamentary politics.

'I'm a firm believer that if you have something to say that might benefit others then you should speak up about it! There are ways to move forward and improve your outlook; small changes might just make a BIG difference, in the same way they have for me.'The last two years have been a game-changer for Made in Chelsea's Louise Thompson and she is feeling stronger than ever, both mentally and physically. In Live Well with Louise she shares her personal story for the first time, opening up about her battles with anxiety, self-confidence, her relationship with food and alcohol, and the pressures of social media. Falling in love with fitness and food have played a huge part in her journey; in the book she shares her favourite 30-minute home workouts and over 70 of the delicious recipes she loves to cook, along with lots of practical tips on how to focus on the good, simple stuff that can help us stay positive amidst the stresses and ups and downs of daily life. For Louise, a happier wellbeing is about getting stronger in every sense, eating good food, being active, discovering the things you really enjoy, learning new skills, connecting with people, embracing imperfection and letting go of the past. Through her own experiences, she wants to inspire readers to make positive changes and motivate them to stay on the right path once they've found it. (Fitness and recipes have been developed alongside qualified professionals)

A fresh perspective on an ancient institution; Exploring Parliament offers an engaging and real-life insight into the inner workings, impact, and relevance of twenty-first century Parliament. Short academic and practitioner chapters are combined with highly relevant and practical case studies, to provide a new and accessible introduction to Parliament's structures, people, and practices. As well as covering the broader structure of UK Parliament, this text explains the role of small parties in law making, the design and space of Parliament, and offers illuminating case studies on highly topical areas such as the Backbench Business Committee, the Hillsborough Inquiry and recent pieces of legislation such as the Assisted Dying Bill. This text is complemented by the following online resources for students and lecturers: - Video tours of Parliament - Podcasts to explain and explore the work of Parliament - Web links to help students to explore Parliament even further

Laws are essential to the lives of all British citizens and crucial to the survival of British Governments. This book follows the work of House of Commons bill committees as they scrutinise legislation and reveals the hidden depths of law making in the British Parliament.