Peter Carroll, one of the key figures behind the Gurkha campaign, wonders if achieving success is an art or a science
by Jessica Asato / 08 May 2013
In her first column, Labour parliamentary candidate Jessica Asato opens up about the long slog towards (hopefully) getting elected to Westminster
by Gregor Poynton / 01 May 2013
Britain’s political parties have yet properly to embrace the opportunities presented by digital campaigning, argues Gregor Poynton
by Anna Brown / 10 Apr 2013
The local elections are not the time for councillors to disown relationships with Westminster politics, says Anna Brown
by Joel Kenrick / 21 Feb 2013
Having worked at the heart of government, Joel Kenrick considers what makes a campaign attract the attention of ministers
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by David Babbs / 28 Jan 2013
From forests to the NHS, campaign group 38 Degrees is behind the deluge of mail now inundating MPs’ postbags. David Babbs defends the tactics of his organisation
by Jackie Cooper and Steve Lombardo / 28 Jan 2013
With Republicans licking their wounds from a bruising election defeat, Steve Lombardo and Jackie Cooper examine the party’s brand problem
by Chris Rennard / 14 Dec 2012
Lib Dem campaigns guru Lord Rennard considers the decline in party membership
by Sam Cannicott / 03 Dec 2012
Election campaigns can be bitterly fought, says Sam Cannicott, but how often do campaigners attempt to spy on their rivals?
by Carys Davis / 26 Nov 2012
Standing in an unwinnable seat is a valuable step on your political journey, says Carys Davis. After all, what’s the worst that can happen?
by Sam Cannicott / 02 Nov 2012
Sam Cannicott extols the virtues of using the parliamentary connection as a campaign tool
by Antonia Bance / 12 Apr 2013
Seasoned campaigner and Labour councillor Antonia Bance defends her party’s members – they’re not just leaflet fodder
by Thais Portilho-Shrimpton / 10 Apr 2013
Former Hacked Off campaigner Thais Portilho-Shrimpton explains why it takes good foundations to build a successful campaign
by Neil Sean / 18 Feb 2013
Whether you are aiming for leadership of the Conservative party, have published a brilliant report, or are the sage to whom Westminster should listen, Neil Sean offers the top five tips for any media appearance
by Sarah Newton MP / 28 Jan 2013
Conservative Party membership has been plummeting, but Conservative deputy chairman Sarah Newton MP defends the role of party involvement
by John Pierce / 14 Dec 2012
The National Housing Federation recently launched its ‘Yes to Homes’ campaign, designed to make the case for building more houses. Campaigns officer John Pierce outlines the thinking behind the idea
by Jess Asato / 14 Dec 2012
The best way to beat voter apathy, says Jess Asato, is to forget the Westminster bubble and embrace pavement politics
by Alex Smith / 26 Nov 2012
Alex Smith calls on political campaigners to step out of the Westminster Bubble into the real world
by Jaya Chakrabarti and Tony Crofts / 15 Nov 2012
As polls open in Bristol today, Jaya Chakrabarti and Tony Crofts compile the voters’ wish list for a new campaign being launched by the Mayor for Bristol team
by Tor Clark / 08 Oct 2012
With the coalition openly divided, the economy stagnating and Labour beginning a fight-back, the Corby by-election will have its results dissected for wider significance. What is the seat like and what do the parties need to do to win it? asks Tor Clark.
by Sam Cannicott / 30 Aug 2012
Conducting a successful campaign is not just about rallying sympathetic troops. The party that takes the tough route is more likely to win, says Sam Cannicott
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