Tools of the trade
by John Shosky / 21 Aug 2009
John Shosky on the essential books that anyone who wants to become a competent speechwriter must have on their shelves When I first started out as a speechwriter, I worked with a team of veterans.
Campaigns
Keep it legal
by Matthew Richardson / 21 Aug 2009
Matthew Richardson guides candidates through the minefield of the law concerning election literature Election literature is the best way to introduce yourself to electors, to engage them on issues affecting them and to enable them to consider the relative merits and demerits of the candidates before them.
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How to run focus groups on a budget
by Tom Greenbaum / 17 Jul 2009
Qualitative research conducted by professionals doesn't come cheap.
Blogs
17 Jul 2009
Blogger Profile: James Graham: Qua equam blog! Who?James Graham, former Lib Dem party activist and now the campaigns and communications manager for Unlock Democracy, an independent allparty campaign for constitutional reform.
Winning at all Costs
by Shane Greer / 17 Jul 2009
A couple of months have passed since the Damian McBride ‘smeargate' email debacle.
Orwell’s good English guide
by John Shosky / 18 Jun 2009
Politicians owe it to the public to speak honestly and clearly.
Learn to love Linux
by Phil Hendren / 18 Jun 2009
Can't afford a new version of Windows for your computers? No problem, says blogger Phil Hendren, a brilliant free alternative is available Picture the scene.
Serial cllrs
by Chris Bowers / 18 Jun 2009
Chris Bowers wonders why local government representatives feel the need to dignify themselves with the courtesy title of councillorWe 15 trainee journalists were being given a pep talk about house style.
Technology Review: Is that a Pico in your pocket?
by Gavin Whenman / 18 Jun 2009
Gavin Whenman gives his verdict on a portable projector that's just a bit too big for your trousers, and a free alternative to Microsoft Office worth every pennyOptoma Pico Pocket Projector£249.
Technology Review: One small step for the iPhone
by Gavin Whenman / 21 Aug 2009
Gavin Whenman on the 3GS, which he says is not much better than the first iPhone, and a handy free notes service to organise your computer-based life iPhone 3GSAvailable free on O2 with a two-year £44.
A four-way fight
by Robert Waller / 21 Aug 2009
The political landscape in Scotland is unique, with a contrasting take from England on the question of who is to govern.
Reach for the Skype
by Fabian Hamilton MP / 17 Jul 2009
Fabian Hamilton MP reveals how simple internet technology can be used to hold remote advice surgeries with constituents I was faced with a problem.
Technology Review: a phone for the Google-eyed
by Gavin Whenman / 17 Jul 2009
Gavin Whenman on a touchscreen smartphone for fans of everything beginning with G, and a political strategy game for budding megalomaniacs T-Mobile G1Available free on T-Mobile on plans £30 and aboveDo you Google everything? Have you got Google Mail? Find your way using Google Maps? The T-Mobile G1 phone is for the Google-addict who wants the whole set.
Capital gains
by Robert Waller / 17 Jul 2009
London offers the Conservatives many vital wins at the general election.
That Dracula moment
by John Shosky / 17 Jul 2009
If you want to win the argument, you have to go for the jugular.
Why Google should get your vote
by Will Critchlow / 17 Jul 2009
Political advertising on the most popular search engine can win support and raise funds - as long as you follow Will Critchlow's top tips In a world where news and entertainment are increasingly delivered online, politics is greatly impacted by the power of the web.
Train to Win
by Shane Greer / 18 Jun 2009
The political arena is awash with egos, a place in which peacocks strut their stuff across the public stage, displaying their feathers for all to see.
Don’t shoot the messenger
by Edward Staite / 18 Jun 2009
Edward Staite on why having a good press secretary is essential for the successful running of an election campaign It is often argued that, without a truly effective campaign manager, no election can be won.
Vote Elvis! Vote Christ!
by Emily Sutton / 18 Jun 2009
Elections attract some seriously strange candidates.
Campaign Doctor
18 Jun 2009
Over doing transparencyAfter MPs have been put through the ringer on expenses, do you think as a PPC I should publish my expenditure as a candidate? Is that overdoing it or could it be a winning move?That would be a galacticaly stupid thing to do.
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