Matt Hancock could be ‘set for life’ after I’m a Celebrity, says ex-MP
Former health secretary could have his ‘Peter Andre moment’, jungle veteran Lembit Öpik says
British politicians on reality TV – video
A look back at the appearances of British politicians on reality TV over the years
Making a Splash! The politicians who couldn’t say no to reality TV
Several current and former UK MPs have risked derision by appearing on shows such as I’m a Celebrity …
May 2015
Losing badly takes a heavy personal toll on MPs – I should know
Lembit Öpik
Few people regard politicians as vulnerable human beings. But rejection in politics, as in life, can have harmful long-term effects, as I learned after losing my ‘safe’ seat in 2010
October 2014
Tory conference diary: business as usual in the VIP room
Lynton Crosby partner seeks digital Obama man, while Tory escapee finds challenge in ex-sex worker Charlotte Rose
March 2014
Lembit Opik says he was targeted by powder-throwers near Holi festivities
Former MP criticises 'irresponsible' men who threw powder in his face and says incident in London was not part of celebrations
November 2012
Nadine Dorries – ready for jungle Celebrity as Westminster rumbles on
Suspended MP's foray into TV reality show follows spate of earlier storms over abortion, blogs and Tory leader snubs
April 2012
Shortcuts
Shorter cuts: five treats for teatime
Lembit's wrestling bout, Tupac reanimated and the day's other talking points
July 2011
Phone hacking: Lib Dems Öpik and Paddick to sue
Dave Hill on London
London Lib Dems will choose their mayoral candidate from field of four
June 2011
Dave Hill on London
London Lib Dems should resist Lembit's allure
Dave Hill on London
Libs Dems and the London mayoral race: Tuffrey declares, Livingstone woos
March 2011
Greenslade
Libel lawyers get too easy a ride in BBC documentary
Roy Greenslade
TV review
TV review: See You in Court and Silk
December 2010
Wikileaks cables: you ask, we search
WikiLeaks cables: You ask, we search
US embassy cables: the documents
US embassy cables: Lembit Opik's spat with Nick Clegg
September 2010
Nick Clegg's speech: what Lib Dem delegates thought
Ann Widdecombe on Strictly: will she do the cha-cha-cha or the mashed potato?
