All articles written by David Singleton on PoliticsHome.com

08 Feb 2019 Health

Jon Ashworth: “My dad drank a bottle of whisky a day and didn’t get any help. I’ve got a chance to do something about it”

Growing up with an alcoholic father, Jon Ashworth has first-hand experience of the devastating impact of problem drinking. On a visit to Poole Hospital, he talks to David Singleton about the battle against addiction and the fight to secure the future of the NHS

17 Nov 2017 Home affairs

EXCL Policy chief warned Theresa May Tories seen as party of 'nostalgia, hard Brexit and privilege'

Theresa May's policy chief warned her the Conservatives risked being seen as "soulless, technocratic managerial defenders of a divisive austerity Brexit", it has been revealed.

16 Nov 2017 Political parties

The next generation: who are the Tory MPs waiting in the wings?

With calls growing for a Cabinet reshuffle, David Singleton profiles the MPs Conservatives hope can provide the intellectual fuel for the party’s future

22 May 2017 Communities

Can Norman Lamb hold on in Leave-voting Norfolk?

Norman Lamb is the last remaining Lib Dem in the East of England – but the former health minister has a fight on his hands to fend off a challenge from Conservative candidate James Wild. David Singleton reports from Norfolk