Daniel Bond

This week Westminster will welcome 140 new Members of Parliament. Meet the MPs who will help shape this country's future. 

One of Britain's most respected political journalists, Chris Moncrieff spent half a century reporting on Westminster. In 2016 he sat down with The House Magazine to share his memories. 

John Bercow has announced he will stand down as Speaker of the Commons on the 31st October. He said that throughout his time in the chair he has sought to be "the backbenchers' backstop" 

After turning down Theresa May once this year, Jeremy Hunt couldn’t bring himself to say no to the Prime Minister twice. Taking over as Foreign Secretary from his controversial predecessor, he enters one of the great offices of state at a time of global upheaval, with Russia, Trump and Brexit among the issues on his in-tray. He talks to Daniel Bond 

John Bercow is the victim of a "witch hunt" by disgruntled former employees trying to settle old scores, according to the House of Commons' top security official.

Foster the leader. Foster the king-maker. Foster the devout Christian. Foster the ‘toxic brand’. Arlene Foster says she and her party are misunderstood by a London media and political class out of touch with the realities of Northern Irish politics. Daniel Bond travels to Stormont to meet her

The Defence Select Committee must do more to protect the men and women of our Armed Forces, Johnny Mercer believes. The former Artillery Officer talks to Daniel Bond

Damian Green is seeking to shore up Theresa May’s authority after a bruising election campaign. As deputy PM in all but name, can he bring his oldest political friend back from the brink? He talks to Daniel Bond

With advice on everything from how to speak in the Chamber to how to deal with online abuse, our Westminster Survival Guide is the essential handbook for new Members of Parliament. Featuring tips and guidance from John Bercow, Jess Phillips, Bernard Jenkin,  Barry Gardiner, Norman Lamb, Sam Gyimah and more. 

Luke Pollard is riding the wave of the Labour surge. Plymouth’s newest MP tells Daniel Bond why he believes the election could signal the start of a new era for his party in the south-west