Ben Davies

Ben Davies trained as a journalist after taking most of the 1990s off. Prior to joining the New Statesman he spent five years working as a politics reporter for the BBC News website. He lives in North London.

Articles by Ben Davies

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Society

Miliband and more

19 February 2009

A round-up of some of the highlights from this week's New Statesman...

Economy

This week at the NS

16 February 2009
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A round-up of some of the highlights from this week's New Statesman plus some of the things we're up to online...

Society

Thank you Oliver Postgate

09 December 2008
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We pay tribute to Oliver Postgate who has sadly passed away. He wrote for newstatesman.com between November 2006 and February 2008. He'll be missed by generations

Television

Crossing Timmy Mallett

27 November 2008
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Jungle warning - the 'I'm a celebrity get me out of here' participant shouldn't be crossed if my experience is anything to go by

UK Politics

Pre-Budget report

24 November 2008
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The key points from this year's crucial pre-Budget report delivered to MPs in the House of Commons. Plus read Martin Bright's analysis

Middle East

No room for bigots

11 November 2008
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Why there are some subjects that are so polarising I'm coming to the conclusion it's almost impossible to allow comments

UK Politics

A bold vision?

22 September 2008
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The talk at conference, a desire to hear a bold vision from Gordon Brown and Charles Clarke's current unpopularity

UK Politics

Joining the Lib Dems...

16 September 2008
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Conference season sees various New Statesman staff dashing around the country to take part in fringe events. Here Ben Davies surfaces briefly in Bournemouth

Health

Trinny and Susannah fats your lot

13 August 2008
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Thought the freak show was a thing of the past? Well check out the programmes that make the overweight undress for your entertainment. Or rather don't bother...

UK Politics