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Inter-Parliamentary Union forges connections with foreign parliaments
Foreign affairs
By Karen Bradley MP
Inter-Parliamentary Union forges connections with foreign parliaments
As the newly elected British Group Inter-Parliamentary Union (BGIPU) chair, I look forward to being able to provide as many opportunities as possible for United Kingdom MPs and peers to engage with their counterparts worldwide.
Welcome to Thorney Island, a London landmark you may never have known existed
History
By Sophie Church
Welcome to Thorney Island, a London landmark you may never have known existed
Many are surprised to learn that Westminster sits on an ancient island in the Thames. Sophie Church hears from a Thorney Island Society member about the area’s unique history
Westminster Is Addicted To Twitter, But Can It Live Without It?
Political parties
Westminster Is Addicted To Twitter, But Can It Live Without It?
When the political upheaval of partygate, the fall of two prime ministers and the appointment of a third, a porn-watching MP and numerous misconduct allegations tore through Westminster this year, there were few in Whitehall who weren’t refreshing their Twitter feeds every few seconds for their latest fix of the drama.
Tribute to Baroness Couttie by Nickie Aiken
Obituaries
By Nickie Aiken MP
Tribute to Baroness Couttie by Nickie Aiken
Baroness Couttie
25 September 1962 - 12 December 2022
Former leader of Westminster Council who did not let cancer stop her making a full contribution in the Lords.
Seeing double: Meet the identical twins working inside Parliament
Communities
By Sophie Church
Seeing double: Meet the identical twins working inside Parliament
Identical twins Robert and Neil Faust work together in Parliament, often leading to confusion over who is who. The brothers speak to Sophie Church about their experiences
Ian Blackford Is Standing Down As SNP Leader in Westminster
Political parties
Ian Blackford Is Standing Down As SNP Leader in Westminster
Ian Blackford is standing down as the Westminster leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) in the House of Commons, saying it is the "right time for fresh leadership".
King Charles Praises Parliament As 'Living Instrument Of Our Democracy' In Westminster Hall Speech
Home affairs
King Charles Praises Parliament As "Living Instrument Of Our Democracy" In Westminster Hall Speech
King Charles III has praised Parliament as the “living and breathing instrument of our democracy” as he addressed parliamentarians at a ceremony in Westminster Hall for the first time as Head of State.
The Rise and Fall of Boris Johnson: Whitehall versus Westminster
Parliament
By David Howarth and Colin Talbot
The Rise and Fall of Boris Johnson: Whitehall versus Westminster
At the heart of British government there is a paradox. Who rules, and with what authority? To which the answer has always been a both / and – Westminster and Whitehall.
Forty years ago Ronald Reagan’s words inspired a generation – his belief in democracy is still as relevant today
Parliament
By Richard Graham MP
Forty years ago Ronald Reagan’s words inspired a generation – his belief in democracy is still as relevant today
Old speeches rarely age well. But there are exceptions, and on its 40th anniversary, Ronald Reagan's speech in the Palace of Westminster on 8 June 1982 should be essential reading for all of us who care about the future of democracy.
Westminster should be no exception to 21st century workplace rules if we are to root out misogyny and sexism
Parliament
By Baroness Morgan of Cotes
Westminster should be no exception to 21st century workplace rules if we are to root out misogyny and sexism
Is Westminster such an exceptional working environment that modern HR practices should not apply?
Kwasi Kwarteng Says 'Bad Apples' To Blame For Sexism In Westminster
Political parties
Kwasi Kwarteng Says "Bad Apples" To Blame For Sexism In Westminster
Kwasi Kwarteng has insisted that Parliament is a safe place for women as he denied there was a widespread culture of sexism.
The Rundown Podcast: MPs Are Tired Of Westminster's Misogyny Problem
Parliament
The Rundown Podcast: MPs Are Tired Of Westminster's Misogyny Problem
Conservative MP Caroline Nokes and Labour MP Abena Oppong-Asare join PoliticsHome's Eleanor Langford and Noa Hoffman to discuss sexism, misogyny and sexual misconduct in parliament on this week's episode of The Rundown.
Do I think there is more than one James Whitehouse in Westminster today? Sadly yes: Caroline Nokes reviews 'Anatomy of a Scandal'
Books & culture
By Caroline Nokes MP
Do I think there is more than one James Whitehouse in Westminster today? Sadly yes: Caroline Nokes reviews 'Anatomy of a Scandal'
Whilst parts of this Netflix drama are laughably inaccurate, Anatomy of a Scandal’s portrayal of the entitled arrogance of some male Members of Parliament, and the distain with which women in politics are still held, is both realistic and disturbing.
Minister Says Westminster Has A 'Fundamental Problem' With Work Culture As MPs Reckon With Sexism Scandal
Culture
Minister Says Westminster Has A "Fundamental Problem" With Work Culture As MPs Reckon With Sexism Scandal
There is a “fundamental problem” with Westminster work culture, which has been created by a “poisonous” mix of drinking and long hours, the defence secretary Ben Wallace has said.
Boris Johnson Says There Is 'No Place' For Sexism In Parliament After Misogyny Complaints
Communities
Boris Johnson Says There Is "No Place" For Sexism In Parliament After Misogyny Complaints
Boris Johnson has said MPs should treat each other with "respect" after a row over a culture of sexism and misogyny in Parliament.
Commons Speaker Demands Meeting With Mail On Sunday Editor Over 'Misogynistic' Angela Rayner Story
Political parties
Commons Speaker Demands Meeting With Mail On Sunday Editor Over "Misogynistic" Angela Rayner Story
Sir Lindsay Hoyle has criticised comments made to the Mail on Sunday about deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner for being "demeaning" and "offensive" to women, and demanded a meeting with the newspaper's editor.
Westminster Repair Bill Could Reach £22bn And Take 76 Years If MPs And Peers Don't Decant
Political parties
By John Johnston
Westminster Repair Bill Could Reach £22bn And Take 76 Years If MPs And Peers Don't Decant
An extensive new report has claimed costs for the vital repair works could soar if MPs choose to remain in the Palace of Westminster.
The Westminster Winners And Losers Of 2021
Parliament
The Westminster Winners And Losers Of 2021
There’s no such thing as a quiet year in politics, but even by Westminster’s high bar for chaos and calamity, 2021 was no normal 12 months.
Exclusive: The Secret Restoration Of The Big Ben Clock In The Lake District
History
By Kate Proctor
Exclusive: The Secret Restoration Of The Big Ben Clock In The Lake District
A tiny Lake District village kept one of Britain’s most precious national symbols safe and sound for three years, hidden from view in a converted cow shed. Now the Big Ben clock has made its return to Westminster, Kate Proctor meets the restoration team that gave the 162-year-old timepiece a new lease of life and are taking us a step closer to hearing the famous chimes once again.
Saved By The Bells: The Influential Twin Brothers Who Have Held Some Of The Biggest Jobs In Westminster
Political parties
By John Johnston
Saved By The Bells: The Influential Twin Brothers Who Have Held Some Of The Biggest Jobs In Westminster
Torsten and Olaf Henricson-Bell have built extraordinary careers in Whitehall and Westminster, but many believe they could go even further.
Preserving the quirks of medieval England’s aristocracy is more important to Westminster than upholding Welsh rights
Political parties
By Liz Saville Roberts MP
Preserving the quirks of medieval England’s aristocracy is more important to Westminster than upholding Welsh rights
Allowing increased use of Welsh by MPs in Westminster could be a powerful sign to the people of the whole United Kingdom that their voices matter, regardless of their background.
Young Political Poet Wins Prestigious Orwell Youth Prize
Books & culture
By Noa Hoffman
Young Political Poet Wins Prestigious Orwell Youth Prize
An up-and-coming political film maker is among four senior winners of the prestigious Orwell Youth Prize.
Thoroughly modern Mawson: Meet the new woman at the top of the House of Lords
History
By Georgina Bailey
Thoroughly modern Mawson: Meet the new woman at the top of the House of Lords
The appointment of a woman to a senior position may not be big news in the wider world, but Chloe Mawson has just become the House of Lords’ first female clerk assistant for 400 years. She talks to Georgina Bailey about her new role, old battles and why Westminster’s modern management team must be more diverse and inclusive
'Most politics is done in pubs' - in praise of the Red Lion
Political parties
By Jack Kessler
'Most politics is done in pubs' - in praise of the Red Lion
The Red Lion is a place that brings people together to trade in gossip and information. Thank God it's back.