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
Politicians often claim secrecy is necessary for good governance or national security. Heather Brooke claimgoodgovernance Change image and share on social
Hackers often describe what they do as playfully creative problem solving. Heather Brooke creativedescribehacker Change image and share on social
Whether I'll get the chance to write fiction, I don't know. I could do political conspiracy thrillers, couldn't I? With an investigative journalist as the heroine. Heather Brooke chanceconspiracyfiction 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've written for 'The Times' because they have valued what I do enough to pay me. The 'New Statesman' magazine also asked me to write an article, but they didn't want to pay me anything. To me, that shows how much they value quality journalism. Heather Brooke articleaskhave 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
As the news agenda goes into warp speed, it becomes ever more difficult for authors writing about current events to keep their books timely and relevant. Heather Brooke agendumauthorbook Change image and share on social
Leaks are not the problem; they are the symptom. They reveal a disconnect between what people want and need to know and what they actually do know. The greater the secrecy, the more likely a leak. Heather Brooke disconnectgreatleak Change image and share on social
Democracy isn't just for people in the Middle East, but Britons, too. Heather Brooke britondemocracyeast Change image and share on social
