Insights

Of the 89 hereditary peers sitting in the Lords, all are white males. Jan Jasinski finds out if Labour's new shake-up of the system really will change anything.

Fairytales have no place in politics, but does the Labour Party lack a hint of romanticism? Georgie Fulljames investigates.

With the deadline for formal candidate nominations approaching, Partner Fiona Stanton explains how the Labour leadership might use this period to shape the parliamentary party and perhaps reduce the risk of a troublesome intake.

It’s a marathon not a sprint but Scottish Labour seems to find it harder than their UK counterparts to forge ahead in the polls and as Managing Partner John Penman reveals, the same may be true when it comes to winning over business.

Somewhere between the carefully prepared statements, ambiguous answers and never-ending bluster, the art of debating has been all but forgotten in politics. Here Joseph Hutchison argues why debating skills are more relevant than ever in today’s world.

This International Women’s Day, we shine a spotlight on five inspirational women in politics who might not be grabbing headlines themselves but who we’re sure will be making an impact on the political scene in this crucial election year.