by Pippa Crerar / 19 Feb 2013
In this month's diary, the Evening Standard's City Hall editor gives us the inside view on London's wayward mayor
by Christian Guy / 28 Jan 2013
Christian Guy believes 2013 is the year to tackle the tyranny of sink estates, no-go neighbourhoods and child poverty, and to change how the government measures poverty
by Felicity Parkes / 28 Jan 2013
Why MPs become big bullies over little blunders – let alone in massive crises – and how their staffers can avoid the abuse
by Andrew Hawkins / 17 Jan 2013
Will it be curtains for Cameron and co come 2015? The ratings could have the answer, says Andrew Hawkins
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by Joe Churcher / 17 Jan 2013
We peek into Press Association's chief political correspondent's diary
14 Dec 2012
Gary Streeter MP sings the praises of a religious opening to each parliamentary day, but Labour peer Norman Warner cautions against placing God at the heart of policy
by Josh White / 13 Dec 2012
Let inquiries turn on public opinion, not political spin, says Josh White
by Jason Beattie / 12 Dec 2012
The Daily Mirror's political editor gives us a peek into his diary
by George Pascoe-Watson / 10 Dec 2012
Building on last year’s sporting success, will Cameron’s new call to arms inspire the nation or limp in last?
26 Nov 2012
Nadine Dorries MP is all in favour of the odd tweet and virtual update, while digital PR director Samantha Phillips believes MPs just don’t strike the right note online
by Felicity Parkes / 22 Nov 2012
Allowing an MP certain liberties can be career-enhancing, but where does a researcher draw the line?
by Ian Mulheirn / 21 Nov 2012
Ian Mulheirn offers suggestions for an improved financial recovery plan, putting investment before phasing in future cuts
by Rushanara Ali MP v Gerald Howarth MP / 18 Feb 2013
Yes, says Rushanara Ali MP, it is a moral issue and smart diplomacy. No, counters Gerald Howarth MP, a robust military capability is far more important
by Charlie Critchell / 28 Jan 2013
Charlie Critchell explains why you need more than a degree in today’s job market
by George Pascoe-Watson / 18 Jan 2013
With mere months to go, in political terms, David Cameron already has his strategy laid out for 2015
by Dan Hodges / 17 Jan 2013
What’s in a name? Or to be more precise, what’s in a slogan? Forget the manifesto: the right lines will win you the election
by Mary Honeyball MEP and Michael Fabricant MP / 17 Jan 2013
Mary Honeyball MEP warns against the dangers of ‘single market-lite’, but Michael Fabricant MP believes our economy is too different from those of other member states
by Felicity Parkes / 14 Dec 2012
Christmas and New Year are all about traditions and good intentions. Made to last? You be the judge...
by Andrew Harrop / 13 Dec 2012
Andrew Harrop reveals that a new commission will examine how a left-wing government can operate in a time of austerity
by Andrew Hawkins / 10 Dec 2012
Homegrown values: Andrew Hawkins discusses the importance of by-elections
by Dan Hodges / 10 Dec 2012
Ed Miliband strengthened his position in 2012. He now needs to work out how to become the alternative PM
by Dan Hodges / 26 Nov 2012
If Cameron has been hasty by cheering the economy, Labour has hardly seized the opportunity to launch its own Plan A
by George Pascoe-Watson / 22 Nov 2012
United we stand: David Cameron wants the coalition parties to rebuild their bridges. Will the Autumn Statement provide the tools?
by Andrew Hawkins / 20 Nov 2012
Rehabilitating Parliament: Andrew Hawkins examines how far the expenses row and other scandals have damaged voter confidence and Westminster’s reputation
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