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Life as an MP's aide is a dream job - but not when it means dealing with everyday sexism. Parliament's workplace culture needs to change, says Sophie Stowers

We lift the lid on the industry cloaked in mystery.

Rotherham's MP, Sarah Champion, chair of an important parliamentary group on adult survivors of child sexual abuse, wants to see some change at the MoJ

Australia’s top envoy in London reflects on moving from politics to diplomacy and on the deep historical ties that bind his country with the United Kingdom.

His schedule is packed but there’s never a dull day for Neil Wigan, the British ambassador to Israel. He gives the lowdown on his life in Israel

The political philosopher ponders policy, populism and the changed landscape of European politics

Kenneth Clarke delivered a final parting shot to the Johnson administration at the Carlton Club on the eve of the election – and it’s one that will keep

Christopher Jackson provides an update of a department about to enter a period of considerable flux.

Another administration, another set of Spads – but is there a trend in favour of lobbyists taking on senior advisory positions?

Before this magazine went to press I found myself in Portcullis House in the office of a well-known MP.