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26 Jul 2012
We pick out the key political dates to put in your diary over recess
Articles
Special report: Olympic hopes
by Anoosh Chakelian / 24 Jul 2012
Elizabeth Finn Care and the LSE share findings on the benefits of Olympic regeneration in the London borough of Newham. Anoosh Chakelian reports
Muesli goes global
by Peter Farquhar / 24 Jul 2012
Peter Farquhar, chairman of Dorset Cereals, explains the success of the company’s global exports
A far away brand
by Jim Paice MP / 24 Jul 2012
Defra minister Jim Paice is confident that the hunger for high-quality UK food and drink brands will strengthen foreign markets
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Nick Gibb profiled
by Dickens, rote-learning and financial education are just some of the things on the schools minister’s timetable / 23 Jul 2012
Dickens, rote-learning and financial education are just some of the things on the schools minister’s timetable
Boozing in Parliament
by Sean Dilley / 16 Jul 2012
Sean Dilley samples the gossip-laden delights of the Westminster village’s famous watering holes, reports on the truth behind allegations of subsidised drinks prices, and highlights the worries of how stories of drunken brawls and binge-drinking could affect the public’s perception of politics
Spelman: 'Being angry brought me into politics'
by Ben Duckworth / 04 Jul 2012
The environment, food and rural affairs secretary recently headed to Brazil to represent the UK at the Rio+20 summit. She believes that sustainability is the future for our farmers and companies. I catch up with the cabinet minister to discover how she operates on the international stage, whether the forests U-turn still causes her angst, and if she is on the side of consumers or the utility companies
Lord Strathclyde: 'When people look at me they see posh'
by Amber Elliott / 25 Jun 2012
Amber Elliott meets the leader of the House of Lords to discuss Conservative elitism, party politics and Lords reform
Pursuing productivity
by Caroline Crampton / 19 Jun 2012
Caroline Crampton chats to Roland Aurich of Siemens UK about his company’s investment in the UK and the need for stability and a long-term view
Rebalancing act
by Lee Hopley / 19 Jun 2012
Manufacturing has a big part to play in righting the economy, says Lee Hopley
Straining every sinew
by Dr Adam Marshall / 19 Jun 2012
Dr Adam Marshall believes the government will only encourage long-term thinking in manufacturing if it leads by example
Ministerial profile: Ed Vaizey
12 Jun 2012
The under-secretary of state promotes local media, advocates for changes to e-privacy and defends his record over library closures
Tony Baldry on why Osborne gave churches £30m
25 Jul 2012
Support for the church estates has won the Banbury MP Tony Baldry the title of Total Politics' MP of the Month
Special report: food for thought
24 Jul 2012
The Food and Drink Federation in association with Total Politics examine the growth of British brands abroad
Haggis turns tastier
by Richard Lochhead MSP / 24 Jul 2012
Scottish food and drink exports and manufacturing are leading the world, says Richard Lochhead MSP
Bucking the trend
by Anoosh Chakelian / 24 Jul 2012
Director general of the Food and Drink Federation Melanie Leech explains the food export boom to Anoosh Chakelian
Speaker Bercow interview on drinking
by Sean Dilley / 17 Jul 2012
The Speaker discusses allegations of reduced-price alcohol in Parliament and whether having bars on the estate is a good thing
Jacob Rees-Mogg: a Boris in the making?
by Rob Wilson / 09 Jul 2012
The MP for North East Somerset cuts a démodé figure about the Westminster village and, as someone who is more tortoise than hare, Rees-Mogg enjoys a cult status in Parliament. Can he match his distinctive image with rampant ambition? Rob Wilson finds out. Photos by Alisa Connan
Serwotka: PCS will fund candidates 'out of necessity'
by Amber Elliott / 02 Jul 2012
A major trade union late last week voted to potentially stand left-wing candidates against the Labour Party in future elections. Now PCS boss Mark Serwotka explains why his union took the "historic" step
Selling clocks to the Swiss
by Caroline Crampton / 19 Jun 2012
Industry experts and MPs met to discuss how business and government can help Britain regain its reputation as a manufacturing giant. Caroline Crampton reports
Wind in our sails
by Diana Johnson MP / 19 Jun 2012
Diana Johnson MP is delighted that Siemens is investing in her city
Building excellence
by Dr Jill Stewart / 19 Jun 2012
Dr Jill Stewart highlights a venture between higher education and business that is making manufacturing history
Special report: Is global business good for Britain?
19 Jun 2012
A special report in association with Siemens looks to address the need for growth in industry, skills and manufacturing in Britain
'Labour would protect and modernise the armed forces'
by Jim Murphy MP / 08 Jun 2012
Shadow defence secretary Jim Murphy sets out Labour’s plans for modernising our armed forces, and the need for a clear, coherent Strategic Defence Industrial Strategy
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