Ken Morgan, the NUJ leader who was the pragmatist's pragmatist
He led the union with skill and good sense during a period of political activism
January 2015
Alexis Tsipras: the Syriza leader about to take charge in Greece
Man likely to become Greece’s youngest prime minister appears determined to jolt not only his own country, but Europe too
September 2014
Prison Diaries review – Denis MacShane's account of life behind bars
Though the former MP still seems in denial about his expenses fiddle, his observations of the futility of jail are poignant, writes Chris Mullin
June 2014
Denis MacShane to publish prison diaries
Former MP jailed for expenses fraud will write of his time in Brixton prison alongside 'important messages' about reform
April 2014
Blair's speech on Islamic extremism generates strong reactions
Different treatment for spare homes and spare rooms
December 2013
Political anger and apathy a reflection of voter 'kidiocy'
Michael White
Michael White: For all their faults, politicians remain a barrier that protects us from the rising power of unaccountable oligarchy
Denis MacShane self-destructed, but I salute his admirable career
Chris Mullin
Chris Mullin: This is a moment to commend MacShane as an anti-totalitarian, indefatigable, outspoken politician and an antidote to the bland
Ex-minister Denis MacShane jailed for bogus expenses claims
Denis MacShane: 'cutter of corners' who found expenses tedious
Denis MacShane due to be sentenced over false expense claims
November 2013
First thoughts
What the Daily Mail's front page really says about British attitudes
Hugh Muir
Hugh Muir: First thoughts: Such is the public mistrust of MPs, politicians can't get heard on any subject – let alone on the Mail's pet hate, immigration
Denis MacShane pleads guilty to expenses fraud
Ex-Labour minister admits making false claims to fund trips, during court hearing
Denis MacShane's career: from BBC sacking to minister to expenses fraud
Former journalist fired for making fake call to own chatshow before entering politics, where he was a victim of phone-hacking
September 2013
Denis MacShane in court to face expenses fraud charges
Former Labour MP for Rotherham accused of fraudulently claiming £12,900 between 2005 and 2008
July 2013
CPS considers whether to charge ex-MP Denis MacShane over expenses
Prosecutors to make decision after police reopened inquiry following Commons report concluding that he had faked receipts
January 2013
Denis MacShane expenses investigation reopened
Scotland Yard says it will reopen its investigation into claims of expenses fraud against the former Labour MP for Rotherham
November 2012
The Northerner
Portrait of a town as Rotherham votes
Photographer Ann Czernik meets some of the South Yorkshire people whose byelection today puts Rotherham in the national spotlight
Voting under way in Middlesbrough, Rotherham and Croydon byelections
Labour expected to retain all three seats but has taken nothing for granted during campaigning
Ukip seizes golden moment in Rotherham byelection campaign
Nigel Farage basked in admission his anti-immigration party is 'mainstream' in seat Labour is battling to keep
