I never thought I would get married. I didn't think I was that type of person. Heather Brooke marrypersonthink Change image and share on social
If any of us were faced with a huge bag of free money and very little accountability, it would be human nature that you would make the most of it. Heather Brooke accountabilitybagface Change image and share on social
Politicians often claim secrecy is necessary for good governance or national security. Heather Brooke claimgoodgovernance Change image and share on social
When I came to Britain I was in awe of the British press, afraid of them. But they're not as ferocious as people think. In some instances they are, but when it comes to taking on power they're really deferential. Heather Brooke afraidawebritain share on social
There's not a self-regulating group of nice fair-playing people in politics. There are a lot of dodgy people in politics. Heather Brooke dodgyfairgroup Change image and share on social
If you don't think there is any value in the work I, or any other serious journalists do, then don't spend your money on it. At least you have the choice. Heather Brooke choicejournalistmoney Change image and share on social
The biggest abuses in society happen when people are not able to communicate and not able to connect. Heather Brooke abusebigcommunicate Change image and share on social
When it comes to reforming MPs' expenses, the answer is simply to keep it simple: show us receipts as they're claimed and, where there are abuses, enforce the law. Heather Brooke abuseanswerclaim Change image and share on social
When journalism is treated as just another widget in a commercial enterprise, the focus isn't on truth, verification or public good, but productivity and output. Heather Brooke commercialenterprisefocus Change image and share on social
I know people don't like America very much, but the one thing it's very good on is local government. Heather Brooke americagoodgovernment Change image and share on social