Regular features
News Review
A round-up of latest developments in and around Westminster
Westminster Village
A light-hearted take on life in Westminster
The Oakley Column
Robin Oakley's monthly take on politics
Robin Oakley
Cover Story
Tory counter-puncher
The ‘clunking fist’ which George Osborne facedacross the Despatch Box will in a matter of weeks become prime minister –Sam Macrory meets the shadow chancellor to find out his assessment of Gordon Brown and the future of British politics
Sam Macrory
Party Lines
Brown’s favourite worst nightmare
While the Labour Party appears to be edging towards a display of unity behind Gordon Brown, the prime minister elect has plenty to worry about, writes Sam Macrory
Sam Macrory
North polls
Contrary to popular opinion, the Conservative Party is in the process of resurrecting itself in Northern England, says Michael Bates
Michael Bates
Strange brew
The centre-right Orange Book brigade of the Liberal Democrats are about to get a formal response in the form of the social-democratic themed Beveridge Group essays. Olly Kendall asks what the latest publication means for the Liberal Democrats
Olly Kendall
The Big Debate
THE BIG DEBATE: EU constitution - For
FOR: An opportunity for reform by consensus
Mary Creagh
THE BIG DEBATE: EU constitution - Against
AGAINST: A rose by any other name would smell as sweet
David Heathcoat-Amory
Brown's In-tray
Gordon Green?
While his overall environmental stance will not differ greatly from Tony Blair’s, Gordon Brown’s prime ministerial reign will take in some of the most crucial decisions for the future of the planet, writes Elliot Morley
Elliot Morley
Curtain up for Gordon
Lord Smith reviews the arts challenges that lie ahead for Gordon Brown
Lord Smith
Whetting the appetite
Sam Macrory talks to foreign affairs expert Rosemary Hollis in an attempt to get a clearer picture of how Gordon Brown may try to reshape Britain’s foreign policy
Sam Macrory
Policy Focus: Energy and Environment
Never too late?
Leading green academic and writer George Monbiot tells Edward Davie why he believes Gordon Brown has no “environmental instinct” and that the Conservative Party “isn’t interested at all”
Edward Davie
The facts of the land
Environmental and socio-economic demands require an overhaul of the way land is managed in the 21st century, writes David Miliband
David Miliband
The green standard
Politicians must take the lead to ensure that businesses and individuals understand the necessity to lead greener lifestyles, writes Peter Ainsworth
Peter Ainsworth
Switch in time
The environment is not a subject that should be used for cheap political point-scoring, warns Chris Huhne
Chris Huhne
Estate of concern
Norman Baker reviews the green credentials of the Houses of Parliament
Norman Baker
Policy Focus: Housing
Snakes and ladders
Sam Macrory discusses the pressures and pitfalls of the housing market with Sarah Beeny, who warns that the property bubble will inevitably burst
Sam Macrory
Cementing ideas
Yvette Cooper explains the government’s plans for combining housing needs with environmental standards
Yvette Cooper
Stonewalling questions
Michael Gove argues that the government is failing to tackle the need to build carbon-friendly homes
Michael Gove
Unreasonable demands
The dangerous shortfall in affordable homes has serious consequences for the housing market, warns Dan Rogerson
Dan Rogerson
Policy Focus: Transport
Driven to dissatisfaction
Jon Bentley asks whether Britain’s drivers have the right to feel harshly treated by the government, or whether they remain relatively untroubled by road taxes
Jon Bentley
Fuels rush in
Ed Davie asks what the fuss is all about over hybrid cars
Edward Davie
Policy Focus: Social Care
A state on your side?
Ivan Lewis outlines government policy on social care
Ivan Lewis
Committee Focus
Sir Patrick’s day
Sam Macrory meets Sir Patrick Cormack, whose chairmanship of the Northern Ireland select committee has taken place during two momentous years in the province’s history
Sam Macrory
Je ne regrette
Je ne regrette: Michael Ancram
Michael Ancram was a Scotland Office minister charged with introducing the poll tax north of the border before leading the first official government delegation for talks with Sinn Fein as a Northern Ireland minister under John Major. He was also shadow foreign secretary when the Conservatives backed the invasion of Iraq. He was speaking to Edward Davie
Edward Davie
