The veteran broadcaster, political commentator and prolific list-maker counts down the movers and shakers in his annual Political 100

Mace’s latest index is the first act in our deep dive into the UK’s mighty creative industries sector. We’ve toured museums, galleries and theatres and profile the people performing with the most political influence in Westminster today.

To paraphrase John Lennon, “You say you want devolution – well, you know, we all want to change the world.”

Peter Cardwell, special adviser to four cabinet ministers, introduces our exclusive survey of the Top 50 Spads across all political parties – and explains why the politico breed are here to stay

As political lobbying receives new scrutiny in the wake of Greensill, our peer-reviewed Mace Top 100 Political Consultants Index explores the best professional advocates moving and shaking Westminster policy.

From stand-up comedians to serious analysis, these are the shows worth streaming

From armchair space exploration to prison chaplaincy, Rosa Herxheimer and Emelia Wild look at the ways politicians approach the second acts of their lives

The movers, shakers and rule-breakers making their mark in Westminster

Ever wondered what MPs are really thinking? Here’s a preview of the Westminster Index, where we’ll be profiling everybody who’s anybody

George Peel surveys the best of the new crop and finds much to celebrate in all the parties