Chloe Smith

‘I’m a Tory, get me out of here’: MPs ponder life after parliament

With a deadline to declare their intentions nearing and facing likely election defeat, as many as 50 may opt not to stand

Jessica Elgot, Pippa Crerar and Peter Walker

25, Nov, 2022 @4:17 PM

Tories brace for more departures as MP says she won’t run at next election

Former work and pensions secretary Chloe Smith becomes latest to announce decision to stand down before deadline next month

Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor

22, Nov, 2022 @2:58 PM

Liz Truss cabinet: who are the key players in PM’s top team?

The prime minister has appointed ministers for the great offices of state. Here are some of the other members of her new government

Peter Walker, Aubrey Allegretti and Jessica Elgot

07, Sep, 2022 @9:53 AM

Expenses watchdog hushed up revelation 377 MPs had credit cards suspended

Ex-high court judge rules risk of ‘embarrassing’ MPs no reason to withhold information

Rowena Mason Deputy political editor

08, May, 2019 @8:21 AM

When 'mind-blank' strikes: five tongue-tied politicians fail to shine

The Green party leader, Natalie Bennett, is not the first - and will not be last - politician to fluff their lines. Here are some other memorable examples

Peter Walker

24, Feb, 2015 @3:42 PM

‘I don’t worry much about my chromosomes’: female MPs talk about life in parliament

Fewer than one in four MPs is a woman. Chloe Smith, Margaret Hodge, Rushanara Ali and Caroline Lucas explain what it means to be a woman in the House of Commons

Sarah Wollaston, Chloe Smith, Caroline Lucas, Jo Swinson, Rushanara Ali, Ann Widdecombe, Margaret Hodge

25, Nov, 2014 @7:00 AM

UK should consider e-voting, elections watchdog urges

Electoral Commission calls for urgent reforms to engage younger voters who are turning out in declining numbers

Rowena Mason, political correspondent

26, Mar, 2014 @6:31 PM

A national convention on the political system | @guardianletters

Letters: She seems to take it for granted that politics is something that is done to, or at best for, rather than with, the people

30, Dec, 2013 @8:59 PM

Tory MP Chloe Smith: we have to show why politics matters

Smith says it is in the interests of all democrats for young people to vote and be interested in politics

Rowena Mason

26, Dec, 2013 @8:37 PM

Best portraits of 2013 – in pictures

From artists to activists and politicians to personalities, a selection of the best portraits taken by Guardian photographers this year

Mee-Lai Stone

26, Dec, 2013 @4:10 PM

Lib Dem MPs targeted by campaign group over lobbying bill

38 Degrees wants to remind Lib Dems they should know better than to back a bill said to threaten grassroots campaigning

Peter Walker

20, Oct, 2013 @12:19 PM

Government reshuffle: Chloe Smith explains why she resigned as a minister - video

Former cabinet office minister Chloe Smith discusses her decision to resign her ministerial post ahead of a reshuffle of ministers across the government on Monday

07, Oct, 2013 @3:02 PM