Editor's guide to the April 2013 issue
by Ben Duckworth / 13 Mar 2013
Articles
Project Armenia: The awakening of a new democracy
by Anoosh Chakelian / 21 Feb 2013
Anoosh Chakelian examines the struggles of an emerging player in the Caucasian circle as it takes its first steps into western markets
Liberal lands: Georgia means business
by Anoosh Chakelian / 21 Feb 2013
Chair of the all-party group on Georgia Mark Reckless MP talks to Anoosh Chakelian about his enthusiasm and concerns surrounding the development of democracy in the republic, and why it’s the best place for business
Parliamentary Brief: The Caucasus
by Parliamentary Brief / 21 Feb 2013
A look at the Caucasus and British policy towards the region
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Ministerial profile: Damian Green
by Alex MacDonald / 21 Feb 2013
The policing minister and former journalist knows how to stay calm and efficient under pressure
Young, renegade, rightist
by Anoosh Chakelian / 20 Feb 2013
Anoosh Chakelian discovers more turncoats than tweeds when investigating the reasons behind today's growing Tory and UKIP youth wings, which could make ripples in the future of the right
Special report: Innovation, not stagnation
by Stephen Green / 18 Feb 2013
In the lead-up to the Budget, trade and investment minister Lord Green outlines how the UK can win the race for international manufacturing investment
Breakfast meeting: Can we fix it?
by Anoosh Chakelian / 18 Feb 2013
Anoosh Chakelian sits in as industry pundits, representatives and politicians discuss the merits of strengthening and growing the UK’s manufacturing infrastructure
Rachel Reeves on Labour's reputation and the two Eds
by Ben Duckworth / 18 Feb 2013
The shadow chief secretary to the Treasury talks to Ben Duckworth about her concerns for the economy, how her frontbench colleagues are faring, and why her chess skills help her tackle politics. Photos by Alisa Connan
Why is Huw Irranca-Davies our MP of the Month?
by James Nickerson / 28 Jan 2013
The Labour MP for Ogmore’s work on amending the Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill wins him this month’s title
Ministerial profile: Liz Truss
by James Nickerson / 28 Jan 2013
Among the new generation of meritocratic Tories, the education under-secretary believes excellence starts in the classroom
Church v state: Loose canons and bad language
by Anoosh Chakelian / 12 Mar 2013
As the new Archbishop of Canterbury airs his opposition to the government’s benefit system changes, Anoosh Chakelian asks how far the Church should go in attacking state policies – and discovers what politicians could learn from the clergy
Pipelines and lifelines: The Azeri gateway
by Chris Pincher MP / 21 Feb 2013
Britain should develop links with Azerbaijan, says Chris Pincher MP. The crossroads between Europe and Asia could be a crucial energy supplier
Russia: Why Britain needs to develop its links with the world's largest country
by Ben Duckworth / 21 Feb 2013
Harriett Baldwin, vice-chair of the all-party parliamentary Russia group discusses the need to speak frankly with this vast, fast-growing country that is a potentially huge market for British goods and business opportunities
Experimental politics: MPs can learn from scientists
by Ben Bradshaw MP / 21 Feb 2013
Ben Bradshaw MP turns into a scientist to learn about astrophysics and other sciences as part of a Royal Society pairing scheme for MPs. It reminds him how much of Westminster policy-making is short-term
Why is Andrew Tyrie our MP of the Month?
by Anoosh Chakelian / 21 Feb 2013
The Conservative MP for Chichester wins this month’s award for his work to amend the Justice and Security Bill
If Ed Miliband were prime minister...
by Dan Hodges / 19 Feb 2013
It’s 2015, and David and Nick’s love-in has ended in divorce. The nation took One Nation to its heart, and Labour has won the election. What will ‘Red Ed’ Miliband do in his first days in office? Dan Hodges investigates
Special Report: The three Rs of manufacturing
by Anoosh Chakelian / 18 Feb 2013
EEF’s chief executive Terry Scuoler talks to Anoosh Chakelian about the skills gap, credit flow and how Parliament and the chancellor should extend a helping hand to manufacturing in the Budget
Special Report: Made in Britain
by Anoosh Chakelian / 18 Feb 2013
Total Politics teams up with manufacturers' federation EEF to ask how manufacturing in Britain can be harnessed for a better balanced economy. Photos by Josh Kearns
'We've all felt rage': Beau Willimon on House of Cards
by Anoosh Chakelian / 18 Feb 2013
The writer of new political TV drama House of Cards, Beau Willimon, discusses his addiction to US politics, the drama's departure from its British counterpart, and how 'terrifying' he finds it connecting with his characters
If I were Prime Minister...?
28 Jan 2013
A new book reveals what MPs would do if they found themselves in Downing Street
PANIC! The anatomy of a political crisis
by Dan Hodges / 28 Jan 2013
First there’s denial, then knee-jerk reaction, inaction and finally, meltdown. Dan Hodges dissects the terrifying onset of a great political panic
Vernon Coaker on Northern Ireland and Balls v Miliband
by Rob Wilson / 25 Jan 2013
Rob Wilson MP talks to the shadow Northern Ireland secretary about family ties, Balls–Miliband relations, and finding the best solution for peace in a troubled province
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