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by Caroline Crampton / 18 Oct 2012

Caroline Crampton dissects the anatomy of successful Danish TV drama Borgen

Our political culture picks this month

12 Oct 2012

From Westminster in 1974 at the National Theatre to a Lost Prince exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, we highlight the best of the arts this month for politics lovers

Ten minutes with...Jessica Asato

by Ben Duckworth / 28 Sep 2012

The Labour PPC for Norwich North, and possible MP of the future, explains what she’s all about

Hinterland: Julie Elliott MP

by Julie Elliott / 01 Sep 2012

The Labourite shares her love for live music and international rugby

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Researchers' stories: off the record

01 Sep 2012

Our anonymous staffers reveal what really goes on behind the scenes at Westminster

Which peer would like to be Elizabeth Bennett?

by Baroness Hamwee / 28 Aug 2012

Baroness Hamwee reveals her favourite pieces of political literature

Events: were you snapped?

by John Russell and Roy Kilcullen / 20 Aug 2012

The Macmillan tug of war, IPPR's summer reception and the CentreForum party were just some of the highlights on the political calendar last month. Were you caught on camera?

Keith Simpson's recess reading guide

by Keith Simpson MP / 07 Aug 2012

Now that the Olympics are over, politicians should be off on their summer holidays. Our books editor Keith Simpson provides them with the perfect reading material

Dominic Raab MP on his favourite books

by Dominic Raab MP / 28 Jul 2012

The Conservative MP explains why he'd be the fictional character Fantastic Mr Fox

Cunningham: 'There’s something special about a campsite'

by Alex Cunningham MP / 27 Jul 2012

The Labour MP discusses whiskey, going 'back home' and his touring caravan

Ill Manors review

by Antonello Sticca / 19 Jul 2012

Characters in the film are movie-video ciphers, rather than the anti-heroes of an insightful social drama. Where are the social workers? The politicians?

Were you snapped at the hottest Westminster events?

by John Russell / 10 Jul 2012

John Russell photographs the most hyped events in Westminster last month

My Old Book: Simon Wright

by Simon Wright MP / 12 Oct 2012

The Lib Dem MP explains why The Outsider by Albert Camus is one of his all time favourite reads.

Tom Greatrex the Games Maker

by Ben Duckworth / 28 Sep 2012

Tom Greatrex MP shares his volunteering experience

The Autumn reading list

by Keith Simpson MP / 27 Sep 2012

Keith Simpson MP settles in for a seasonal selection of great reads

Lunch with... Mary Macleod

by Amber Elliott / 01 Sep 2012

The PPS to Nick Herbert samples classic French cuisine with Amber Elliott

Michael Connarty MP on jazz in Parliament

by Michael Connarty / 31 Aug 2012

Michael Connarty MP on the work of a group of music enthusiasts

Top ten political kisses

by Anoosh Chakelian / 22 Aug 2012

We’ve had Reagan and Thatcher, Blair and Brown, but not all political reationships are long-term love-ins. There’s always room for a Valentine's fling…

Political culture not to miss this month

17 Aug 2012

We feature the highlights from political theatre, exhibitions, films and festivals this month

Karen Buck on her fondness for 'end of days' tales

by Karen Buck / 29 Jul 2012

Karen Buck MP on The Memoirs of a Survivor by Doris Lessing

Top ten political barnets

27 Jul 2012

Your hairdo can say so much about your intentions: ‘I’m stylish, confident, capable’. But what were these follicularly-challenged bigwigs trying to say?