‘I am seen as a Marmite figure’: Margaret Hodge on political battles, victories, errors – and regrets

<p>At 82, the politician and anti-corruption champion is indefatigable. She discusses fighting the BNP, tackling antisemitism, and why, with her new memoir, she’s reclaiming the word ‘battleaxe’</p><p>Margaret Hodge doesn’t do small talk. “So, how d’you think Andy’s doing?” is her