Nik Darlington

European Parliament must find a bigger voice amidst the chaos

by Nik Darlington / 14 May 2012

Few follow its happenings, but the European Parliament has an unenviable opportunity to offer democratic leadership on Europe's economic troubles

Debate from the vault: Peak power

by Nik Darlington / 28 Apr 2012

A Commons debate on 3 May 1866 shows the Victorians had concerns about energy sourcing, says Nik Darlington

Debate from the vault: An ancient tunnel

by Nik Darlington / 25 Feb 2012

Nik Darlington opens the archives on parliamentary debates that made history. This month, the House of Commons debates the Channel Tunnel on 27 June 1888

Debate from the vault: From cradle to grave

by Nik Darlington / 29 Dec 2011

In a new series, Nik Darlington opens the archives on parliamentary debates that made history. This month is a Commons debate on the birth of the National Health Service, 9 February 1948

Advertise with TotalPolitics

The eurozone's fiscal marathon

by Nik Darlington / 06 Dec 2011

Angela Merkel has quite the little marathon ahead of her - Nik Darlington wonders if she realises quite what's in store?

Only time will tell if the union holds

by Nik Darlington / 21 Nov 2011

As we take one step closer to changing the clocks, Nik Darlington assesses the possible impact of the Daylight Savings Bill on the United Kingdom

In politics we mistrust

by Nik Darlington / 03 Nov 2011

Politicians act as they do more because of loyalty than any other motivation, argues Nik Darlington

Pilots could fly 'drunk' tired under EU regulations

by Nik Darlington / 21 Oct 2011

Pilot fatigue may not be as high-profile as some issues in the EU, but the government would be advised to put Britain first on this one, argues Nik Darlington

In planning we trust

by Nik Darlington / 06 Oct 2011

Nik Darlington catches up with the National Trust at Conservative Party conference, who are gearing up for a long fight over planning reform

Elephants, mice and banner envy at the Scottish Tory hustings

by Nik Darlington / 03 Oct 2011

Does Ruth Davidson have victory in her sights? Nik Darlington reports from the Scottish Conservative Party hustings at the party conference

Review: Why Spencer Perceval Had To Die

by Nik Darlington / 11 May 2012

Nik Darlington reviews a rollicking read that fails to provide the new revelations its title promises

The original Falklands debate

by Nik Darlington / 24 Mar 2012

Nik Darlington looks back at the Falklands war debate on 3 April 1982

It’s all a bit academic

by Nik Darlington / 28 Jan 2012

Continuing his series on the parliamentary debates that made history, Nik Darlington examines the January 1944 Commons debate of Rab Butler’s Education Act

The free market is failing this country’s children

by Nik Darlington / 08 Dec 2011

The Daily Telegraph's revelation that some examiners are tipping teachers off about the content of exam papers is further confirmation that the free market in education has failed

The government needs to help rail users as well as motorists

by Nik Darlington / 24 Nov 2011

The government should pay attention to lessons learned from Thomas the Tank Engine when considering rail fare rises

Stubborn nihilism and the student protests

by Nik Darlington / 10 Nov 2011

Tuition fees are too high. For some. For others, they’re still too low, says Nik Darlington

A Burkean vindication of the rights of MPs to disagree

by Nik Darlington / 27 Oct 2011

‘Your representative owes you, not his industry only, but his judgement’ said the philosopher-politician. We would do well to remember that in light of the EU 'rebellion', says Nik Darlington

Low taxes could be the making of Scotland

by Nik Darlington / 13 Oct 2011

The power to raise taxes could turn Scotland into a kilted Singapore-style economy, if only Holyrood is brave enough to go for it, says Nik Darlington