The Centre Must Hold

‘A work of real breadth and hidden depths. One of the first lucid and complex assessments of a famously slippery word. This makes a very good case for what centrism is and where it might be going.’ Ian Dunt, author of How Westminster Works

‘This book should be studied in every school across the globe. It’s quiet voice of reason needs to be heard loudly now above all!’ Anthony Seldon, author of Johnson at 10: The Inside Story

‘With a resurgence of the nationalist right in the world and a fading away of the populist left, the centre ground has the opportunity and responsibility to reinvent itself for a new era. Will it do so? This book is a timely call to action’ Lord Peter Mandelson

‘With authoritarianism and extremism on the rise around the world, this book’s clear-eyed case for our cherished liberal values is urgently needed. Democracy, liberty, human rights and the rule of law are all under threat, but this book shows how critical they are. Its positive alternative to the destructive politics of fear and division offers something we all badly need today: hope.’ The Right Honourable Sir Ed Davey MP, Leader, Liberal Democrats

‘An important and timely contribution to one of the most significant debates of these troubled times.’ Alastair Campbell, author of But What Can I Do?



‘In this age of unreason and extremism, this collection of essays provides a rallying cry against the siren calls of populism and offers hope of real solutions to the biggest challenges of our time.’ Wes Streeting, Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

‘For those confused about choices across the spectrum, there is a magnificent primer: a new anthology of insightful essays, edited and collated by British-Israel political adviser Yair Zivan … Zivan’s book offers an enticing solution to angry politics the world over — together with the promise of that elusive thing, hope.’ Jewish News

‘The Centre Must Hold is a wise, important and timely book … This book will stiffen the centrist spine, and remind the reader of the value of moderate answers and the role of the state in positively shaping our futures.’ Irish Times

Yair Zivan, after growing up in the UK, returned to Israel and served as an advisor to the Foreign Minister, Prime Minister, and President of his country.

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