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Steve Richards
Established as one of the most influential political commentators in the country, Steve Richards became The Independent’s chief political commentator in 2000 having been political editor of the New Statesman. He previously presented GMTV’s flagship current affairs show The Sunday Programme and presents BBC Radio 4’s Week in Westminster.