We must allow full coverage of Parliament
by Laurence Durnan / 28 Aug 2011
Rules banning the use of footage of Parliament for ‘entertainment’ and to 'protect its dignity' must be removed, says Laurence Durnan
Climate science needs a political education
by Laurence Durnan / 26 May 2011
Rather than retreating on transparency and cowering in their dreaming spires scientists should embrace freedom of information, says Laurence Durnan.
Disappointingly unsubtle royal wedding snubs
by Laurence Durnan / 26 Apr 2011
Instead of not inviting Tony and Cherie to the royal wedding, why didn't the civil service just seat them next to the toilets to make their point?
Immigration speech returns panicked Cameron to Nasty Party comfort zone
by Laurence Durnan / 14 Apr 2011
David Cameron has made his most difficult week so far as prime minister a whole lot worse by hitting the immigration panic button, says Laurence Durnan
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Let Cameron have his SpAds
by Laurence Durnan / 31 Mar 2011
The cap on hiring special advisers has resulted in a dishonest compromise - David Cameron should lift the ban on political appointments
Timing of the Balls leak proves it’s a damp squib
by Laurence Durnan / 10 Jun 2011
If these “Labour plot” memos are genuinely damaging then why were they published now, ponders Laurence Durnan
Can Tim Farron ride to his party's rescue?
by Laurence Durnan / 19 May 2011
It isn't just Clegg that is in trouble. With Huhne, Laws, and Hancock damaged by scandal, a mystery curse could be afflicting critics and challengers, says Laurence Durnan
The true colour of this coalition is deep Thatcherite blue
by Laurence Durnan / 22 Apr 2011
Oi Cameron, the year 1983 called - it wants its government back, says Laurence Durnan
The pernicious lies of the No to AV campaign
by Laurence Durnan / 07 Apr 2011
The No to AV campaign are insulting the electorate's intelligence by simultaneously courting their votes while saying the AV system is too complicated for them to understand, writes Laurence Durnan
Looking sideways and from the left
by Laurence Durnan / 25 Mar 2011
The editor of Political Scrapbook lets loose
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