Shane Greer takes the left-wing campaigner and author of Chavs out for cocktails and beer in Piccadilly
by Gawain Towler / 02 Feb 2012
A former outsider has been slowly, silently gaining ground on the major parties in the opinion polls, says Gawain Towler. Watch out, here comes UKIP
by Paul Richards / 30 Jan 2012
Paul Richards provides advice for those who fancy stepping up to the thin blue line and putting themselves forward as prospective police commissioners
by Shane Greer / 11 Jan 2012
Shane Greer takes out the Countryside Alliance’s Dylan Sharpe, formerly of the No to AV campaign
by David Torrance / 30 Dec 2011
David Torrance looks at the strategies employed by the SNP that lead to its successful election campaign
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by Dan Jellinek / 13 Dec 2011
Dan Jellinek looks at new online innovations from two different countries that allow voters to judge election candidates
by Simon Lancaster / 05 Dec 2011
Simon Lancaster charts the history of success through the gentle arts of scintillating soundbiting and speech
by Shane Greer / 07 Nov 2011
Shane Greer takes the UK political director of Blue State Digital for cocktails
by George Pascoe-Watson / 24 Oct 2011
George Pascoe-Watson lays out the dilemma facing the Conservative portion of the government over Europe
by Christian May / 30 Sep 2011
If you want your event to be the talk of Westminster – for the right reasons – the key is perfect planning, says Christian May
by Dane Strother / 12 Jan 2012
It is now easier to disseminate a negative message about your opponents, thanks to internet campaigning, says Dane Strother, but it’s also easier to target voters
by Melanie Batley / 10 Jan 2012
Don’t forget that social networking is now the biggest tool in your campaigning box of tricks, says Melanie Batley
by Julia Rampen / 09 Dec 2011
The SNP’s plan to legalise same-sex marriage has created a national debate. Julia Rampen explores the controversy
by Amber Elliott / 25 Nov 2011
Amber Elliott took the St Paul’s activist and campaigner for a soothing sip
by Caroline Crampton / 11 Nov 2011
A new tv advert from Ken Livingstone's campaign confirms that he intends to fight Boris for control of London's suburbs
by Chris Bruni-Lowe / 25 Oct 2011
The People’s Pledge is a cross-party EU referendum campaign. Co-founder, Chris Bruni-Lowe, outlines its aims and methods. Does it give people real power?
by Simon Lancaster / 27 Sep 2011
Simon Lancaster, seasoned political speechwriter, bewails the exchange of political rhetoric for gonzo chin-wagging in party conference speech-making
by Alex Smith / 15 Sep 2011
Alex Smith discovers a new breed of political players – the e-campaigners
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