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
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
We are not naughty children, and the state is not our parent. Heather Brooke childnaughtyparent Change image and share on social
I pine for a return to the type of old-school journalism and the tough newspapermen and women of the Thirties. Heather Brooke journalismnewspapermanpine Change image and share on social
There's a temptation not to vote at all as a protest, but it's definitely not a protest. In fact, all it does is keep the people in power in power, and I don't think they should be. Heather Brooke factpeoplepower Change image and share on social
Secrecy can be sexy. It's essential to any good mystery novel. Heather Brooke essentialgoodmystery Change image and share on social
