Tom Harris: The Imposter

The Parting of the Ways

After 34 years, Tom finally believes the time is right to leave the Labour Party. 

Leave or Remain?

In which Tom switches sides in the great EU debate.

Nothing as ’Ex’ as an Ex-MP

In the aftermath of the general election defeat, Tom avoids the temptation to feel sorry for himself and gets on with starting a new career.

Not Enough Votes

Tom's Westminster adventure ends with a decisive defeat, while everyone around him puts on a brave face.

The Frog and the Scorpion

Westminster takes a necessary back seat as Tom focuses on campaigning for a No vote in the 2014 Scottish independence referendum. No spoilers!

Spending More Time With My Family

Pressure of the job finally puts an end to Tom's front bench career, while he settles down as half of Westminster's Odd Couple. Meanwhile, the Scottish independence referendum looms ever closer.

So This Bloke Walks Into A Bar

Being appointed to – and then sacked from – Scottish Labour's front bench, to being appointed as Shadow Minister for Fluffy Animals on Ed Miliband's front bench, and everything in between.

Must Labour Always Lose? Interview with Denis MacShane

Denis MacShane is one of the most thoughtful and persuasive advocates of the European Union, but Tom is friends with him anyway. A fascinating figure who has been active in the labour movement for more than 50 years, his latest book, "Must Labour Always Lose?" asks why the party has been so electorally unsuccessful in that time and suggests some ways to improve its chances.

David

Following the death of his closest friend at Westminster, Tom makes the most important political decision of his career.

The Triumph of Fredo Corleone

In the aftermath of the 2010 general election, Labour proves to be the natural party of opposition, while Tom continues his self-sabotage of his own political career.