These essays capture Frank Fields personal reflections on influential figures in public life across his remarkable 40-year political journey which has been spent campaigning against poverty and injustice. Field's candid observations provide a captivating record of his encounters with key public figures, and as such offers a unique and insightful perspective on those who have shaped our social and political landscape.
The Rt Hon Frank Field was formerly Minister for Welfare Reform in Tony Blairs first government. He was MP for Birkenhead for 40 years from 1979-2019. He was made a Companion of Honour in 2022. He spent his whole life fighting against poverty and injustice.