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
I've always worked on the fringe of the British press establishment, carving out this niche for myself. Heather Brooke britishcarveestablishment Change image and share on social
The royal family are protected from public accountability by law. Heather Brooke accountabilityfamilylaw Change image and share on social
There is a very intense culture of secrecy in Britain that hasn't yet been dismantled. What passes for transparency here would serve any secret society well. Heather Brooke britainculturedismantle Change image and share on social
Say what you will about Americans, but one thing they are not is passive. The Bush administration may have pushed through the Patriot Act weeks after 11 September, but, as the American public got to grips with how the law was affecting their individual rights, their protests grew loud and angry. Heather Brooke actadministrationaffect share on social
If the public can't see justice being done, or afford the costs of justice, then the entire system becomes little more than a cozy club solely for the benefit of judges, lawyers and their lackeys, a sort of care in the community for the upper middle classes. Heather Brooke affordbenefitcare share on social
Unwarranted search and seizure by the government officials was unacceptable to the American revolutionaries. Shouldn't it be unacceptable in the digital age, too? Heather Brooke ageamericandigital Change image and share on social
It is quite surreal having a film made about your life. The whole process of turning real life into drama is interesting in itself, but even more so when it is your own life being put into the narrative forge. Heather Brooke dramafilmforge share on social
You can't hope for a better result as a campaigner than to have the prime minister announce a major policy change within 48 hours of your documentary. Heather Brooke announcecampaignerchange 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