The dilemma of freeing Gilad Shalit
by Charlotte Henry / 19 Oct 2011
While releasing Gilad Shalit risks increasing the likelihood of future kidnappings of Israelis, says Charlotte Henry, at the end of the day, a family has their son back
Charlotte Henry
Charlotte graduated from the Lancaster University, having majored in music technology, and studied politics as a minor. Since then she has always been interested in ways of using technology to improve and engage people in politics. She writes the blog Digital Politico.
After a few months interning in parliament for Lib Dem MP Don Foster, Charlotte started C.A.H Multimedia, a company that works with clients to develop their social and web presence. She has worked with a wide range of commercial, political, and third sector clients.
Away from work and politics, Charlotte is an obsessive music fan, collecting vinyl and CDs from across the musical spectrum, as well as a devoted follower of Tottenham Hotspur FC.
Women in politics owe Louise Mensch a big thank you
by Charlotte Henry / 03 Oct 2011
The Conservative MP did women everywhere a service when she refused to discuss her beauty treatments in an interview with the Guardian, says Charlotte Henry
Diary: Sandals, beards and adjusting to government
by Charlotte Henry / 18 Sep 2011
In 24 hours at Lib Dem conference, Charlotte Henry is impressed by Danny Alexander's public speaking skills, but notes that Evan Harris is now the target of choice for jokes
Why Lib Dems should be for scrapping the 50p tax rate
by Charlotte Henry / 14 Sep 2011
Charlotte Henry urges Lib Dem conference to call for the 50p tax rate to be scrapped, but is sceptical about whether delegates will follow her lead
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Review: Nick Clegg - the biography
by Charlotte Henry / 01 Sep 2011
Charlotte Henry reviews the first biography of Nick Clegg, formerly 'bright young thing' of the Lib Dems and now deputy prime minister
Phone hacking - the winners and losers
by Charlotte Henry / 20 Jul 2011
Never waste a political crisis – who has done well, and not so well, from the phone hacking scandal?
Why we shouldn’t fear Fox News UK
by Charlotte Henry / 04 Jul 2011
When it comes to politically partisan media coverage, we shouldn't fear the market. For every Fox News UK, a liberal competitor will emerge to challege it, says Charlotte Henry
Conservative weaknesses exposed
by Charlotte Henry / 13 Oct 2011
The catgate mess, followed by the Liam Fox controversy, is showing the Conservative Party at its worst, argues Charlotte Henry
Lib Dems have more answers than questions
by Charlotte Henry / 23 Sep 2011
18 months into the coalition, conference has shown that while the path the Lib Dems have chosen might not be easy, in the end they will be proven right, says Charlotte Henry
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by Charlotte Henry / 14 Sep 2011
Cameras in courts increase transparency
by Charlotte Henry / 08 Sep 2011
Ken Clarke's annoucement that cameras will be allowed in courts is a positive step, says Charlotte Henry
The riots were a missed opportunity for Cameron
by Charlotte Henry / 16 Aug 2011
The aftermath of last week's riots was a chance for the prime minister to show real leadership. He failed to seize the opportunity, says Charlotte Henry
The hottest (select committee) ticket in town
by Charlotte Henry / 12 Jul 2011
Normally the preserve of journos and wonks, today's home affairs select committee hearing was packed out to hear Yates of the Yard, reports Charlotte Henry
What’s the point of PMQs?
by Charlotte Henry / 24 Jun 2011
With the party leaders desperate for a 'win', PMQs no longer fosters grown up debate, says Charlotte Henry. What is the point of still having it?
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