Sadie Smith has worked as a bag-carrier to various Members of Parliament for the best part of a decade.
During this time she has made several forays into the world of political blogging, which have typically involved flame-wars and laboured Hollyoaks metaphors.
Any views expressed here are hers, and do not necessarily reflect those of whichever MP she’s currently working for.
by Sadie Smith / 15 May 2012
Blairites and Brownites were always on the same ideological side. A swing to the left from the trade unions could mark a new divide says Sadie Smith
by Sadie Smith / 16 Apr 2012
Voters want real choice when they come to elect their politicians, not cosy agreement. Sadie Smith makes the case for the end of the political listening exercise
by Sadie Smith / 02 Apr 2012
We all secretly loved the rush to fill up our cars with petrol last week, says Sadie Smith, because our political masters were providing an excuse for us to partake in one of our favourite pastimes.
by Sadie Smith / 12 Mar 2012
Introducing a brand new political institution - the politicosaurus. Sadie Smith brings you the guide to political jargon, how to use it, and what it really means
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by Sadie Smith / 20 Feb 2012
When will the religious and the atheists relax and realise that neither camp is ever going to win this fight?
by Sadie Smith / 30 Jan 2012
Some women like politics, some don't. Sadie Smith takes issue with the idea that women somehow want something different out of politics than men
by Sadie Smith / 19 Dec 2011
We sum up the 2011 highlights from the Wednesday half-hourly bunfight
by Sadie Smith / 05 Dec 2011
Labour should learn the lesson of my sixth form mock election, says Sadie Smith, and admit that a tax on bankers' bonuses isn't the answer to all our problems
by Sadie Smith / 21 Nov 2011
Representative democracy means picking and sticking with a set of ideas, not constantly shopping around, says Sadie Smith
by Sadie Smith / 31 Oct 2011
Political engagement rips the joy out of many of life’s simple pleasures, says Sadie Smith
by Sadie Smith / 30 Apr 2012
If you work in politics, the personal is always political. As someone with depression who works in politics, Sadie Smith explains how difficult it is to stay balanced
by Sadie Smith / 11 Apr 2012
Chances are we will be seeing a rash of by-elections in the not-too-distant future. Don't panic, potential future candidates - Sadie Smith is breaking it down for you
by Sadie Smith / 19 Mar 2012
What the former Lib Dem peer has failed to understand, says Sadie Smith, is that there's no place for stereotypes in constructive debate about the future of the Middle East
by Sadie Smith / 27 Feb 2012
After last week's rumble in the (Westminster) jungle, Sadie Smith muses on why political journalists aren't rushing to slam Parliament's gossipy drinking culture
by Sadie Smith / 13 Feb 2012
Political scandals aren't what they were, laments Sadie Smith. While damaging for the individuals concerned, they don't seem to change how politics is perceived by the public
by Sadie Smith / 16 Jan 2012
Bag-carrier's defection deals 'killer blow' to Miliband's relaunch
by Sadie Smith / 12 Dec 2011
Ever worried that you don't know as much as you should about the EU or the Tobin Tax? Never fear, Thom Yorke and Sadie Smith have come to your rescue
by Sadie Smith / 28 Nov 2011
At least 120,000 individuals are affected by stalking and harassment each year and yet there is no legal definition of stalking in England and Wales. It is not even recognised as a crime in its own right. Sadie Smith investigates
by Sadie Smith / 07 Nov 2011
The Greek prime minister's political obituaries have already been written, says Sadie Smith
by Sadie Smith / 02 Oct 2011
Leave the kids alone - Labour's fetishisation of youth in politics isn't necessarily a good thing, says Sadie Smith
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