Archive: Getting Ahead In Politics

Veteran MP warns against parliament's 'temptations'

Are the MPs now walking around in parliament the most 'beautiful' ever?

Married MPs will have to be extra careful that they do not commit indiscretions in "the most beautiful parliament we've had in many years", Labour's Paul Flynn has warned.

In search of parliament's most liberated MP

Interview: Parliament's most liberated MP, Douglas Carswell

Feature: What does it take to get ahead in politics?

politics.co.uk podcast: Charm, sex and getting ahead in politics

The ultimate charmer: Masks of former PM Tony Blair

Our latest podcast looks at the role played by charm and personal attractiveness - in all its forms - in politicians' careers.

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Feature: What does it take to get ahead in politics?

Having a decent smile can cover up for a lot of other defects

Scrubbing up well helps in politics - but it's no substitute for a political brain.

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'Tall beats small' in leadership stakes

Barack Obama (6ft 1ins) is one inch shorter than Mitt Romney

Political leaders are more likely to win elections if they are taller than their rivals, new analysis has suggested.

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