This book should be required reading...it will shock many to the quick, that all this could be happening under their noses

He describes what he sees and hears with exemplary clarity, neither pulling punches nor exaggerating... Read him to discover how dreadful a country much of Britain has become

A most powerful and harrowing piece of investigative journalism...it takes a very brave and persistent reporter to reach the hidden part of Britain that Davies has chosen to explore

If you want to find out about the poor, you have to go looking. Most people, most writers, don't bother. Nick Davies has bothered, and he should be congratulated...his analysis is spot on

A brilliant journalistic investigation... A copy should be sent to every Labour MP to remind them of their responsibilities

'This is a dirty book'

'Fine comic scenes...readers will have trouble putting Sap Rising down, even if their gorge rises'

'Imagine Barbara Pym writing for Penthouse'

'He writes so brilliantly'

'Extremely funny'

'Do not buy this book'

'Frightful pile of garbage'