Caroline is a staff writer at Total Politics, contributing features, conducting interviews and leading the charge on the blog. Formerly, she worked at the New Statesman and has freelanced for the New York Times, the Times, and various local papers. Caroline trained at City University in London.
by Caroline Crampton / 24 Mar 2011
Xain, the rapping frontman of Goldie Lookin Chain, has applied to stand as a Labour councillor in Newport
by Caroline Crampton / 23 Mar 2011
The Chancellor has done an excellent job of catching headlines and neutering his political opponents
by Caroline Crampton / 18 Mar 2011
Watching Cameron and Miliband calmly and productively debate the prime minister’s statement on Libya this morning reminds us what we once meant by ‘new politics’
by Caroline Crampton / 17 Mar 2011
The failed attempt at a cross-party rally for Yes to AV has resulted in both Labour and the Lib Dems trading insults and denying responsibility
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by Caroline Crampton / 15 Mar 2011
Having touchy-feely Tory Zac Goldsmith on side means that the People's Pledge campaign can refute the suggestion that is anti-EU rather than pro-referendum
by Caroline Crampton / 11 Mar 2011
The Lib Dem leader has gone on the offensive in advance of his party’s spring conference this weekend. But all he’s done is show how much work he still has to do.
by Caroline Crampton / 09 Mar 2011
The former foreign secretary gave an impressive speech at the LSE last night, but it just reinforced again why his insistence to stand by Labour's record in government couldn't help to victory in the Labour leadership contest
by Caroline Crampton / 07 Mar 2011
Cherie Blair chosen to lead a Labour group on improving the lives of women in the developing world. Why her?
by Caroline Crampton / 04 Mar 2011
An abysmal sixth place for the Lib Dems, but UKIP will be delighted to have doubled their share of the vote
by Caroline Crampton / 02 Mar 2011
As the quietly-spoken first minister of Wales looks towards the referendum on devolution, we ask whether he can live up to the success of his predecessor
by Caroline Crampton / 23 Mar 2011
Channel 4 News have found the footage. The former chancellor did have a little nap while Osborne was speaking
by Caroline Crampton / 23 Mar 2011
With all the leaks and rumours swirling around it’s all getting a bit confusing. Here’s a guide to what you actually need to know before Osborne delivers the speech this afternoon
by Caroline Crampton / 17 Mar 2011
Maybe not, but at the very least, he seems to be regaining his sense of humour
by Caroline Crampton / 16 Mar 2011
NHS reform is the latest issue to demonstrate the distance between what Lib Dem party members want and what their MPs deliver in the Commons
by Caroline Crampton / 14 Mar 2011
The two Eds set out Labour's stall on the economy in advance of the Budget, but it's the spat with Clegg over AV that is really of interest
by Caroline Crampton / 10 Mar 2011
An MP reveals in the House this morning that the former chief of RBS has been granted a super-injunction, reigniting the debate on libel reform
by Caroline Crampton / 08 Mar 2011
Growth is slowing, it lacks specialised personnel and Osborne’s New Year ski jaunt is under investigation. Can they turn it around before the Budget?
by Caroline Crampton / 04 Mar 2011
Following their dismal byelection showing, Nick Clegg needs to prove why his party deserves votes
by Caroline Crampton / 03 Mar 2011
Labour's victory is assured. It's what happens lower down the field that could be interesting
by Caroline Crampton / 02 Mar 2011
A yes vote is all but inevitable - the real test for the Welsh first minister is how many people turn out to vote
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