I recently took part in a pairing scheme run by the Royal Society aiming to give both politicians and scientists a chance to experience each others field of work.

Last year Dr Plaut shadowed me around Westminster for a week and this time it was my turn to try a change of scenery; I was given an insight into scientific research methods by Dr Plaut at Exeter University. I have thoroughly enjoyed this experience and below you can find a link to the article on the University’s website.

http://www.exeter.ac.uk/news/featurednews/title_255772_en.html

Picture: Dr Plaut and I at Westminster

Below is a link to my article on David Cameron’s recent decision to commit to a referendum on our EU membership years in advance. This is an unwise move and could spell disaster for him and his party.

Article: http://www.progressonline.org.uk/2013/01/24/referendum-folly/

Below is a link to my article in the Exeter Express and Echo about the Governements plans to freeze benefits. It explains the damage this proposal will cause and why the coalition is taking the wrong approach to encourage people to find employment.

Article: http://www.thisisdevon.co.uk/Ben-Bradshaw-Benefits-freeze-discourage-workers/story-17815489-detail/story.html#axzz2K7C7JidY