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MPs apparently rank somewhere between pigeons and rats. Recent polling suggests that things are getting worse

Democracy is under attack in Europe

There’s more to engaging with government than short-term lobbying for single issues

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

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

Devolution has been good business for public affairs consultants with specialist knowledge of Holyrood, Stormont and the Senedd

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

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