Steve Richards

Steve Richards is a prominent British political columnist, author, and broadcaster recognized for his extensive analysis of UK politics. After establishing his journalism career in local radio and regional television, Steve Richards joined the BBC as a political correspondent in 1990. He quickly became a recognized voice in UK political analysis, transitioning in 1996 to serve as Political Editor for the New Statesman while simultaneously maintaining his presence in radio and television broadcasting. By 2000, Richards further solidified his influence by becoming a political columnist for both The Independent and Independent on Sunday, contributing extensive analysis on UK politics to a wide readership.

This was followed by another BBC Parliament series later in 2017, ‘Turning Points,’ which examined critical political moments including the 1979 general election and the Brexit referendum. In 2018, he returned to BBC Parliament to present ‘Reflections: The Prime Ministers We Never Had,’ profiling influential figures like Rab Butler and Denis Healey. Richards continues to engage audiences through his popular ‘Rock N Roll Politics’ podcast and one-man show, offering unique perspectives on current events. As an accomplished author, his published works on British political history include ‘The Prime Ministers We Never Had’ and ‘The Prime Ministers.’ His most recent book, ‘Turning Points: Crisis and Change in Modern Britain, from 1945 to Truss,’ was published by Macmillan in 2023, further cementing his reputation as a leading authority on contemporary British politics.