Steve Richards

Established as one of the most influential political commentators in the country, Steve Richards became The Independent’s chief political commentator in 2000 having been political editor of the New Statesman. He presents GMTV's flagship current affairs show The Sunday Programme and Radio 4’s Week in Westminster.

Steve Richards: There's trouble when the spin doctor becomes part of the story

Coulson is the latest figure to be part of the mad interface between press and politics

Recently by Steve Richards

Steve Richards: A question of power and responsibility

Tuesday, 7 July 2009

David Cameron could become a forensic reformer of the way government works

Steve Richards: You can tell a lot about a Prime Minister from his U-turns

Friday, 3 July 2009

The U-turn is the most vivid and unflattering metaphor in British politics. Leaders are fearful of any association with the image, one that suggests they are weakly, pathetically turning back from their previously declared destination.

Steve Richards: The election campaign has begun

Tuesday, 30 June 2009

Any Queen's Speech is messy. Yesterday's preview was even messier than usual

It's time people knew how their money was being spent

Friday, 26 June 2009

Steve Richards: Whoever wins the next election must debate public spending more openly.

Steve Richards: This man's triumph reveals the Tories' dark side

Wednesday, 24 June 2009

Five myths whirl around the election of John Bercow as Speaker. The false assumptions shed light that extends well beyond a single parochial contest.

Here's how to embolden our MPs

Tuesday, 23 June 2009

Steve Richards: The election of the Speaker seemed more important than it really was. For a stronger House, we need a separation of the executive and the legislature.