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Back to SearchSteve Rotheram
The former bricklayer steering Liverpool through the latest coronavirus lockdown. Liverpool was the first region to face the toughest restrictions as…
5 years, 3 months ago
Mike Pence
The man from Indiana who's "a heartbeat away" from the US presidency. Mark Coles tells the story of how a Catholic boy with Democratic Party leanings…
5 years, 3 months ago
Chuck Feeney
Billionaire Chuck Feeney said he would give away all of his money by 2020 – and he’s done it. An entrepreneur from childhood, he amassed a huge fortu…
5 years, 3 months ago
Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton could be about to equal Michael Schumacher's incredible record of 91 Grand Prix wins - but can he achieve even more? The first black F…
5 years, 3 months ago
Kamala Harris
The woman who could soon be "a heartbeat away" from the presidency. This week voters in some states started sending in their ballot papers for the US…
5 years, 4 months ago
Tony Abbott
Why is the former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott such a controversial choice for trade adviser? Appointed by the Government to help negotiate …
5 years, 4 months ago
Simon Case
Those in the know say he's "the ultimate keeper of secrets" - Simon Case was announced this week as the new Cabinet Secretary and head of the Civil …
5 years, 4 months ago
Dido Harding
Health secretary Matt Hancock announced last week that Public Health England will be replaced with a new National Institute for Health Protection. Ba…
5 years, 4 months ago
Professor Sarah Gilbert
The no-nonsense scientist whose team is developing a coronavirus vaccine at record speed. Mark Coles discovers the many talents of Oxford University …
5 years, 5 months ago
Roger Stone
President Trump calls him a quality guy, others call him a dirty trickster. Mark Coles looks at the life of political strategist Roger Stone, who’s …
5 years, 6 months ago