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The politics of celebrity

by Joe Dyke / 18 Feb 2010

John Prescott reckons that his appearance on Gavin and Stacey has done more for his public profile than 40 years of campaigning.

Regional round-up

by Joe Dyke / 17 Feb 2010

One of Northern Ireland’s most popular tourist attractions has been halted this year due to a lack of council funding.

Clegg's calculated gamble

by Joe Dyke / 15 Feb 2010

A Guardian report claims that in the event of a hung Parliament, Nick Clegg is ready to pledge his party’s support to the government in exchange for key policies.

The next big scandal and why Cameron doesn’t want to deal with it

by Joe Dyke / 12 Feb 2010

The husband and wife team of MPs Julie Kirkbride and Andrew McKay have announced that he will be joining a lobbying group and she is apparently searching for a suitable job in the industry.

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Regional round-up

by Joe Dyke / 12 Feb 2010

A man has been found dead in the car park of the headquarters of Wiltshire Council.

Daniel Hannan: 'I would like Cameron to be like Thatcher'

by Joe Dyke / 10 Feb 2010

As part of a new, exclusive online feature, every week Total Politics will interview a key figure in the British blogoshere about blogging, politics and their lives.

Regional round-up

by Joe Dyke / 10 Feb 2010

More than 70 councillors have taken out a letter in The Times criticising the government’s plans to provide free home care as flawed and unfunded.

'Votes for Murderers' : the new campaign slogan?

by Joe Dyke / 08 Feb 2010

The think-tank Barred From Voting has declared that the upcoming British election ‘may be illegal’ as prisoners are banned from voting.

Corruption in parliament? It goes back to Francis Bacon

by Joe Dyke / 05 Feb 2010

Francis Bacon, philosopher, statesman, scientist and fraudster?.

Revealed: What the Labour Party IPhone app will look like

by Joe Dyke / 04 Feb 2010

Total Politics can reveal the first design of the new Labour Party Iphone app.

Slugger O'Toole: Blogging can help the peace process

by Joe Dyke / 17 Feb 2010

As part of an exclusive online feature, every week Total Politics interviews a key figure in the British blogoshere.

The Robin Hood campaign - the lessons for political parties

by Joe Dyke / 16 Feb 2010

Peter Hain has announced that he is supporting the Robin Hood tax, becoming the first cabinet minister to do so.

Regional round-up

by Joe Dyke / 15 Feb 2010

In recent weeks there has been much talk about politicians using social media to get engaged with the public.

Review of the week: PPC Lucy Powell

by Joe Dyke / 12 Feb 2010

Labour PPC for Manchester Withington Lucy Powell reviews the week's news coverage Monday Gordon Brown's speech to the King's Fund gets some good coverage.

What is the price for faith in politicians? Around £8m, apparently

by Joe Dyke / 11 Feb 2010

We now know the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA), which will be responsible for policing MPs expenses, will cost £6.

The think-tank clash reviewed

by Joe Dyke / 10 Feb 2010

Yesterday evening the big names in British think tanks lined up in London to embark on a revolutionary new way of debating.

Review: Joseph Stiglitz at the LSE

by Joe Dyke / 09 Feb 2010

On his way to see Gordon Brown at Number 10, Joseph Stiglitz stopped by the London School of Economics to make a brief speech.

Regional round-up

by Joe Dyke / 08 Feb 2010

Arbroath councillor Jim Millar is facing calls to stand down after he uploaded a video to the internet which portrayed first minister Alex Salmond as Hitler.