The editor's guide to the November 2012 issue
by Ben Duckworth / 29 Oct 2012
Ben Duckworth
Editor
Ben has been editor of Total Politics since August 2009. He was political editor when the magazine launched in 2008 and was locked in a Downing Street cupboard after interviewing Gordon Brown for the first issue. A Cumbrian born in Scotland, Ben has interviewed political leaders and politicians from Britain and around the world. He now puts most energy into ensuring Total Politics entertains, informs and covers political life in Britain better than anyone else.
Ten minutes with...Jessica Asato
by Ben Duckworth / 28 Sep 2012
The Labour PPC for Norwich North, and possible MP of the future, explains what she’s all about
The editor's guide to the new issue of Total Politics
by Ben Duckworth / 30 Jul 2012
Our cover star Harriet Harman is as controversial as ever, as she celebrates 30 years in Parliament
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Nick Clegg feels 'lobotomised'
by Ben Duckworth / 03 Jul 2012
If the DPM admits he can’t think clearly in government, what can we look forward to this autumn?
Lunch with... Stephen Pound
by Ben Duckworth / 15 Jun 2012
The ebullient former seaman and hospital porter sits down for a pub lunch with Ben Duckworth
The editor's guide to the new issue of Total Politics
by Ben Duckworth / 24 Apr 2012
Can our cover star Chuka Umunna back up his obvious style with some substance?
Politicians still hold an allure for business
by Ben Duckworth / 27 Mar 2012
For many in business, a private audience with a politician is still exciting and worth paying for
Lunch with... Kwasi Kwarteng
by Ben Duckworth / 16 Mar 2012
The Conservative MP and prolific author goes for a French-themed lunch with Ben Duckworth
David Laws warns both parties must keep up ‘necessary modernisation’
by Ben Duckworth / 14 Mar 2012
In a wide-ranging speech in Westminster last night, the Lib Dem MP warned against either coalition partner falling into old comfort zones
Tom Greatrex the Games Maker
by Ben Duckworth / 28 Sep 2012
Tom Greatrex MP shares his volunteering experience
Breakfast meeting: Derma culture
by Ben Duckworth / 27 Sep 2012
At our Edinburgh breakfast gathering, politicians, experts and patients discuss the political and personal issues surrounding psoriasis. Ben Duckworth reports
In conversation with David Davis
by Ben Duckworth / 27 Aug 2012
The Conservative MP is one of Parliament’s enigmas. Why did he give up a likely cabinet position to fight a by-election on civil liberties? Why is he so difficult to place in the Tory Party? I spoke to the former leadership candidate to find out what he thinks of David Cameron’s performance as PM and whether he has any regrets
Spelman: 'Being angry brought me into politics'
by Ben Duckworth / 04 Jul 2012
The environment, food and rural affairs secretary recently headed to Brazil to represent the UK at the Rio+20 summit. She believes that sustainability is the future for our farmers and companies. I catch up with the cabinet minister to discover how she operates on the international stage, whether the forests U-turn still causes her angst, and if she is on the side of consumers or the utility companies
Jacob Rees-Mogg is 'the most distinctive MP in Parliament'
by Ben Duckworth / 19 Jun 2012
TP's editor discusses this month's cover star
The new Sweeney - Herbert on police commissioners
by Ben Duckworth / 29 May 2012
The policing minister could be in with a chance of a cabinet position, but is Nick Herbert happy with the response to his ambitious and controversial reforms? He speaks to Ben Duckworth
Greening: ‘Maybe we can look at an 80mph speed limit'
by Ben Duckworth / 03 Apr 2012
Transport secretary Justine Greening tells Ben Duckworth about new plans for an 80mph speed limit, what it’s like to work with George Osborne and how swimming with an Olympic coach taught her about politics
Lib Dem rebel: ‘I genuinely wanted the health bill to fall’
by Ben Duckworth / 20 Mar 2012
Ben Duckworth chats to Andrew George, the most prominent member of the small group of Lib Dem MPs who desperately tried to kill of the NHS bill. Why does he rebel so often?
Margaret Hodge wants to pick fights with the civil service
by Ben Duckworth / 15 Mar 2012
In a speech today, the chair of the public accounts select committee explains how she wants to be able to continue scrutinising civil servants and the decisions they make
In conversation with... Chris Skidmore MP and Tristram Hunt MP
by Ben Duckworth / 07 Mar 2012
Two of Parliament's more youthful members talk to Ben Duckworth about history in schools and Simon Schama
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