James Millar

While Boris Johnson was the big winner last week, Nicola Sturgeon will be equally pleased with her party’s election performance. The SNP’s success has put another referendum back on the agenda in a big way. But, as James Millar reports, a vote for the party does not necessarily herald a shift in favour of independence 

As housing minister in the last Labour government, John Healey set about trying to revive the building industry and tackle homelessness. The South Yorkshire MP is keen to pick up where he left off and, as he tells James Millar, he’d start his next tenure by redefining affordable housing 

Opposition to nuclear weapons is fundamental to the Scottish independence movement, Stewart McDonald says. With the country facing a possible general election that could put a lifelong unilateralist in Number Ten, the SNP’s defence spokesperson believes his party has an historic opportunity. He talks to James Millar

The Labour party arrives on Merseyside after another difficult summer. The anti-Semitism scandal and rows over possible deselections have overshadowed the leadership’s efforts to project an image of a government-in-waiting. But as the party gears up for a crucial conference, Liverpool metro mayor Steve Rotheram believes Jeremy Corbyn could be on the cusp of reaching Number Ten – if only Labour can “stick together”. He talks to James Millar about party unity and why his administration could provide a model for a transformative government

Rosena Allin-Khan scored some notable political goals during the World Cup, securing outdoor screenings and campaigning to 'reclaim' the St George’s flag from the far right. The Shadow Sports Minister is forging a reputation as one of Labour’s star players and, she tells James Millar, she’s ready to put on her general election jersey

The Home Office has promised a ‘fundamental change’ in the way the country deals with domestic abuse. But does the political will exist to back up any change in the law with resources? James Millar talks to the minister in charge, Victoria Atkins, and MPs across the spectrum, about what needs to be done

When Baroness Tyler took over as chair of the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service in 2012, the organisation had recently been condemned as ‘not fit for purpose’ by MPs. Six years later, as she steps down, it boasts an ‘outstanding’ rating from Ofsted. The Lib Dem peer talks to James Millar about cuts, criticism and keeping the faith

Norman Lamb says Britain’s scientists and researchers face “disaster” unless they get urgent clarity over post-Brexit visa rules, funding and collaboration. The chair of the Science and Technology Committee talks to James Millar 

100 years after some women first won the right to vote, Maria Miller believes the pace of progress in British politics is still ‘embarrassingly slow’. But the chair of the Women and Equalities Committee says 2018 must be the year things change. She talks to James Millar

After signing a confidence and supply agreement with the Conservatives, DUP MPs suddenly find themselves in high demand. James Millar talks to Nigel Dodds, as well as figures from across the political spectrum, to see how the party is viewed at Westminster

There is a worrying lack of evidence-based policymaking in UK politics, David Laws says – but his new venture can change all that. The former schools minister talks to James Millar about the coalition, his admiration for Michael Gove and why his new think-tank can do for education what the IFS does for economic policy

Although he won his seat by the narrowest of margins, Stephen Gethins is philosophical, pragmatic and refreshingly non-partisan about the challenges ahead. The SNP’s Brexit spokesperson talks to James Millar

Down to earth, unassuming and smart, the SNP's Kirsty Blackman is one to watch. The party’s deputy leader at Westminster talks to James Millar about the Programme for Government, election fatigue and her delight at her new job

The SNP’s new leader in Westminster, Ian Blackford, says his first job is to scrutinise Brexit plans and oppose Tory austerity. But, he tells James Millar, his party is not giving up on the ultimate goal of independence

Elections can be a cruel business, not just for MPs, but for their staff. James Millar catches up with five defeated Members as they return to Westminster to wind up their offices 

With two members facing tough re-election battles, the future of MP4 is in the balance. James Millar meets the band