by John Higginson / 06 Jun 2012
China is positioning itself as a major modern power, but with its poor human rights record, asks John Higginson, should our MPs be learning lessons from how they get things done?
by Amber Elliott / 31 May 2012
Amber Elliott talks to the shadow energy and climate change secretary about her happiest time in politics and why she doesn’t regard Ed Davey as a big hitter
by Ben Duckworth / 29 May 2012
The policing minister could be in with a chance of a cabinet position, but is Nick Herbert happy with the response to his ambitious and controversial reforms? He speaks to Ben Duckworth
by Robert Halfon MP / 23 May 2012
Robert Halfon MP supports the idea of union membership for Conservative Party members
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15 May 2012
The employment minister’s ‘attack dog’ pedigree stands him in good stead for tackling unemployment issues
by Duncan Brack / 08 May 2012
Duncan Brack, former SpAd to Chris Huhne in the Department for Energy and Climate Change, lifts the lid on what life is like for these vital cogs in the coalition government
03 May 2012
Robert Halfon's campaign against soaring petrol prices wins him May's MP of the Month
by Amber Elliott / 27 Apr 2012
We step onto the campaign trail with the independent candidate for mayor, a woman who quit her job to take on London's biggest beasts
by Alastair McLellan / 24 Apr 2012
NHS reform was part of New Labour’s government, so why, asks Alastair McLellan, does the country see Andrew Lansley as the big, bad reformer?
24 Apr 2012
Cancer survivor Rosa believes that unobtrusive packaging for cigarettes and tobacco would save lives
by Caroline Crampton / 24 Apr 2012
Caroline Crampton interviews Dr Harpal Kumar, CEO of Cancer Research UK, about cigarette marketing
by Amber Elliott / 13 Apr 2012
As Labour’s shadow business secretary, he has been vocal about the need for ‘better capitalism’, and rewarding business entrepreneurs. He shares his current views on the government's plans for growth, his respect for Tony Blair and his love for London with Amber Elliott
01 Jun 2012
The Labour MP’s long fight for improvements to Southampton’s port wins him this month’s award
by Amber Elliott / 30 May 2012
The health secretary tells Amber Elliott about his struggle with the health reforms, looking at social care budgets, and why he’s not worried about the future
by Rob Wilson / 28 May 2012
The shadow energy minister talks to Rob Wilson about great schools, Ferry ‘cross the Mersey, and how learning about hard grafting from an early age has informed her politics
by Carolyn Quinn / 22 May 2012
BBC Radio 4's Carolyn Quinn had a busy month dabbling in political dynasties, telling off Ed Balls and witnessing the end of the Livingstone era
by Amber Elliott / 09 May 2012
Amber Elliott talks to the communities secretary about refuse policies, the London mayoral elections and his red roots
by Stanley Johnson / 07 May 2012
The government's reworked planning reforms assuaged some of its critics but Stanley Johnson remains unconvinced. He believes the changes were unnecessary
by Kirsty Buchanan / 30 Apr 2012
Kirsty Buchanan debunks the myths and misinformation about mental health, and says it’s time to reveal the hidden mental health problems on the corridors of power
by Dale Bassett / 25 Apr 2012
Dale Bassett holds the first-generation academies up as the model for every secondary school
24 Apr 2012
Smoking-related illnesses are still major killers, so what is being done to minimise the impact of package advertising? Sebastian Mann reports
by Sebastian Mann / 24 Apr 2012
Sebastian Mann profiles the Australian health minister
24 Apr 2012
Cancer Research UK and Total Politics team up to consider the case for introducing plain packaging legislation for tobacco products in the UK
10 Apr 2012
He has angered the solar industry by challenging the FiTs scheme, but the former Tory Party treasurer knows a thing or two about saving pennies
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