Laurence Durnan | Total Politics

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