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Articles tagged with: Parliament
Democratising the whole of Parliament is needed to restore public trust in politics
Parliament
By Alex Sobel MP
Democratising the whole of Parliament is needed to restore public trust in politics
Trust in government and political institutions has reached an unprecedented low in the United Kingdom.
All MPs Want For Christmas Is... Trainers, A Nap, And A General Election
Parliament
All MPs Want For Christmas Is... Trainers, A Nap, And A General Election
As Westminster quietened down for the Christmas period, PoliticsHome asked MPs across the political divide what was on their wishlist from Santa.
Taxpayers Are Growing Impatient With Parliament's Restoration Delays
Parliament
By Sophie Church
Taxpayers Are Growing Impatient With Parliament's Restoration Delays
Members of the public are growing increasingly impatient with delays to Parliament’s restoration and renewal programme, new polling suggests.
David Cameron Is Keen To Face Commons Scrutiny
Parliament
By Sophie Church
David Cameron Is Keen To Face Commons Scrutiny
Lord Cameron, the Foreign Secretary, has reportedly told MPs he supports efforts to allow them to scrutinise his role.
Lords reform: Backwards, not forwards
Parliament
By Patrick Kidd
Lords reform: Backwards, not forwards
Attempting to change the second chamber has often been a case of two steps forward, one back
It’s all over for Rishi Sunak
Parliament
By Craig Oliver
It’s all over for Rishi Sunak
The received wisdom is that we are way past the point where the final nail has been hammered into Rishi Sunak’s political coffin, and it is now underground, with his own MPs tramping the dirt down.
All must have prizes: Headmaster Hoyle's 2023 school report
Parliament
By Robert Hutton
All must have prizes: Headmaster Hoyle's 2023 school report
As a tumultuous term draws to a close, Robert Hutton hunts though the debris and hands out gongs
Illustrations by Tracy Worrall
Baroness Smith: 'We should be honest about what we can achieve on Lords reform'
Parliament
By Sienna Rodgers
Baroness Smith: 'We should be honest about what we can achieve on Lords reform'
Would Labour really abolish the House of Lords? Sienna Rodgers talks to Baroness Smith about her party’s constitutional plans in government and her 35-year career in politics
Spoiled ballot: Interview with Electoral Commission chair
Home affairs
By Tali Fraser
Spoiled ballot: Interview with Electoral Commission chair
As Britain braces for a host of polls in the coming year, the elections watchdog John Pullinger tells Tali Fraser the system that underpins our democracy is under huge pressure – and ministers aren’t rushing to help
Lords Diary: Baroness Owen – 'I’m here as a working peer'
Parliament
By Baroness Owen
Lords Diary: Baroness Owen – 'I’m here as a working peer'
Having been introduced into the Lords in July, I was advised by some very wise heads that the best way to learn the ropes is to be present for debates – to understand and get familiar with the processes.
The Westminster Rizz List 2023: Which MPs have 'rizz'?
Parliament
By Cleo Watson
The Westminster Rizz List 2023: Which MPs have 'rizz'?
Got rizz? You either have it or you don’t. Either way it’s rarely found in Westminster. Cleo Watson reveals the few MPs who make the cut
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Jess Taylor Partner content
Parliament
By Total Politics Impact
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Jess Taylor
Not everyone may know Jess Taylor’s name, but they will certainly have seen her work. As the House of Commons Photographer, she has captured some of the defining images of recent political times. As part of our Women in Westminster series, we sat down with Taylor to find out more about the role she plays documenting the political life of the nation
Parting Shot - Martin Salter
Parliament
By Martin Salter
Parting Shot - Martin Salter
There’s nothing as an ex as an ex-MP, says Martin Salter. Here, he gives his advice on how and when to quit and make the most of life outside SW1
Winter 2023 edition of Order! Order! magazine published Partner content
Parliament
By Association of Former Members of Parliament
Winter 2023 edition of Order! Order! magazine published
The Association of Former Members of Parliament has published the latest edition of its official journal Order! Order!
Hard to swallow: Westminster's appetite for the I'm a Celeb jungle
Culture
By Tali Fraser
Hard to swallow: Westminster's appetite for the I'm a Celeb jungle
Watching politicians eat Australasian offal has become a light entertainment staple. Tali Fraser explores Westminster’s appetite for the jungle
Labour MP Says David Cameron Could Have Committed Contempt Of Parliament Over Private Greensill Flights
Parliament
Labour MP Says David Cameron Could Have Committed Contempt Of Parliament Over Private Greensill Flights
Lord Cameron, the newly-appointed foreign secretary, might have acted in contempt of Parliament by failing to answer a committee question on how many personal flights he took using Greensill private jets, according to a Labour MP.
The Professor Will See You Now: Politicians wrong about nearly everything
Political parties
By Professor Philip Cowley
The Professor Will See You Now: Politicians wrong about nearly everything
In an occasional series, Professor Philip Cowley offers a political science lesson for The House’s readers. This week: politicians wrong about nearly everything
What To Expect In The New Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill
Political parties
What To Expect In The New Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill
A Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill will be brought forward in Parliament on Monday afternoon, as campaigners and MPs gear up to widen the Bill’s scope and make it more radical.
The Westminster group pushing to improve staff working conditions
Parliament
By Lisa May Young
The Westminster group pushing to improve staff working conditions
“We’ve been doing this in our bedrooms for two years,” says Estelle Warhurst, an executive member of the Wellness Working Group (WWG).
Keir Starmer in support of #AskHerToStand
Parliament
By Keir Starmer MP
Keir Starmer in support of #AskHerToStand
On Ask Her To Stand day, on 21 November, Sir Keir Starmer MP talks on the importance of involving women at all levels of politics.
ICGS Director Wants To Reduce Bullying Complaints Threshold
Parliament
By Sophie Church
ICGS Director Wants To Reduce Bullying Complaints Threshold
Parliamentary authorities want to lower the threshold for launching bullying investigations at Westminster to deal with the “horror stories” of persistent offenders.
Full Account: The Thea Walton interview
Parliament
By Sophie Church
Full Account: The Thea Walton interview
Parliament’s Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme (ICGS) was set up in 2018 to investigate allegations of bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct. Sophie Church speaks to director Thea Walton about how the scheme is performing, and whether Parliament is a safe place to work
Sajid Javid and the Samaritans: 'Suicide prevention training for MPs will save lives'
Health
By Tali Fraser
Sajid Javid and the Samaritans: 'Suicide prevention training for MPs will save lives'
“I really, genuinely think this kind of training for MPs will save lives,” says Sajid Javid, ahead of his event with the emotional support charity Samaritans in Speakers House tomorrow morning.
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Jess Bowie Partner content
Parliament
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Jess Bowie
A bygone era saw women having to leave their civil service roles when they got married, a policy that for Foreign Office staff was only abolished in 1973. As part of the Women in Westminster series, we sat down with Civil Service World co-editor Jess Bowie to learn how things have changed for female officials and why recognising the unsung heroes who keep the country running is more important than ever