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.
Who is accountable for the police?
Steve Richards: If they had consulted their political masters they would have got contradictory advice.
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Steve Richards: What did you do in the war, Gordon?
Friday, 28 November 2008
The Government may get the blame and be kicked out. But it may not be that simple
At last – Brown is forced to be bold
Tuesday, 25 November 2008
Steve Richards: It's taken a recession for Brown to be candid about what it takes to make a fairer society
Steve Richards: Dancing on the edge of the economic precipice
Friday, 21 November 2008
The Prime Minister shows again that he is a sharp reader of dance-floor moves
Cameron changes tack
Wednesday, 19 November 2008
Steve Richards: The recession has forced Cameron to revive the failed policies of old
Steve Richards: Osborne is not to be underestimated
Tuesday, 18 November 2008
The shadow Chancellor continues to display tactical insight
Steve Richards: This shameful political point-scoring over Baby P
Friday, 14 November 2008
A whiff of panic from Downing Street, then a swift announcement of yet another inquiry
Steve Richards: If this is pure fiction, we've lived it for a decade
Wednesday, 12 November 2008
Insider
Steve Richards: The party that wins the battle of ideas will win the election
Tuesday, 11 November 2008
Cameron needs to do some deep thinking to decide where this crisis leaves his party
Steve Richards: Brown - The Bruce Forsyth of British politics
Saturday, 8 November 2008
From being written off, Gordon Brown shows an extraordinary capacity to keep going
Steve Richards: Is our relationship with the US about to become special again?
Friday, 7 November 2008
In the field of foreign affairs, Obama has a chance to make waves almost immediately
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I don't believe a public inquiry into the Baby P case is necessary
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