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Articles tagged with: Books & culture
An eye for the telling detail: Lord Tugendhat reviews 'Vienna: The International Capital'
Books & culture
By Lord Tugendhat
An eye for the telling detail: Lord Tugendhat reviews 'Vienna: The International Capital'
Though at times becoming bogged down with too many facts, some well-chosen vignettes prevent Angus Robertson’s biography of one of the world’s great cities from getting too heavy
My favourite pub
Books & culture
By Noa Hoffman and Georgina Bailey
My favourite pub
Few institutions are as universally cherished as the great British pub. Boozers serve as community hubs, sanctuaries to unwind and the perfect place let your hair down. While Westminster has its fair share of beloved drinkeries, The House wanted to shine a light on some of the wonderful hostelries that lie beyond SW1. Here, parliamentarians tell us about their favourite local, and why it is special to them. Compiled by Noa Hoffman and Georgina Bailey
'A must see': Lord Alderdice reviews 'Belfast'
Books & culture
By Lord Alderdice
'A must see': Lord Alderdice reviews 'Belfast'
Exploring the pain of the Irish émigré from a perspective that is neither traditional Irish nationalist nor Ulster unionist, Kenneth Branagh’s semi-autobiographical movie is authentic, moving and inspired
Cultural comforts for when times are tough
Books & culture
By Lord Black, Kirsty Blackman, Lord Alton and Afzal Khan
Cultural comforts for when times are tough
From Schubert to Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, four parliamentarians reveal which poems, books and music they turn to for solace
Nail-biting drama: Sarah Atherton reviews: 'Munich – The Edge of War'
Books & culture
By Sarah Atherton MP
Nail-biting drama: Sarah Atherton reviews: 'Munich – The Edge of War'
With Jeremy Irons putting in a stellar performance as Neville Chamberlain, this eve-of-war film may have taken some artistic license with its story, but director Christian Schwochow has succeeded in delivering an immersive and nail-biting drama
An inside story with few insights: Jolyon Maugham reviews Mark Francois’ 'Spartan VictΩry'
Books & culture
By Jolyon Maugham
An inside story with few insights: Jolyon Maugham reviews Mark Francois’ 'Spartan VictΩry'
Largely a partisan chronology of ERG attempts to break the Brexit deadlock, and with few personal insights into his remarkable rise from working-class boy to Tory MP, Mark Francois’ book is a missed opportunity
'Glorious yet frustrating': Baroness Bennett reviews 'The Green Planet'
Books & culture
By Baroness Bennett
'Glorious yet frustrating': Baroness Bennett reviews 'The Green Planet'
A triumph of innovative production, the new series from the BBC Studios’ Natural History Unit successfully depicts epic life and death stories from the plant-kingdom – but so far tells us frustratingly little about plant cooperation
Pastimes: Jamie Stone the pantomime dame
Books & culture
By Rosamund Urwin
Pastimes: Jamie Stone the pantomime dame
In her occasional series, Rosamund Urwin meets up with parliamentarians to discuss how they unwind away from Westminster. Here, Jamie Stone becomes a pantomime dame – oh no he doesn’t!
“I have taken more out of alcohol than alcohol has taken out of me': Churchill's Cocktails Review
Books & culture
By Christopher Pincher MP
“I have taken more out of alcohol than alcohol has taken out of me": Churchill's Cocktails Review
With each drink minutely described along with their connection to the great man, this collection of 30 new cocktail recipes inspired by Winston Churchill’s life is both timeless and a pleasure to drink this or any other Christmas
Recommended Reading: Parliamentarians' Top Books for Christmas 2021
Books & culture
By Saqib Bhatti MP, Baroness Hayter, Joanna Cherry MP and Lord Oates
Recommended Reading: Parliamentarians' Top Books for Christmas 2021
From Soviet involvement in the Nuremberg trials to the impact of geography on global politics and the life story of a tennis icon, four parliamentarians share their selections of cracking Christmas books
“What stands out is Corbyn’s unpopularity” – Book review: 'The British General Election of 2019'
Political parties
By Lord Lipsey
“What stands out is Corbyn’s unpopularity” – Book review: 'The British General Election of 2019'
The latest in the ‘bible’ series on general elections may have swollen to more than 600 pages, but Robert Ford, Tim Bale, Will Jennings and Paula Surridge’s doorstopper will satisfy the most demanding of psephological geeks
Winter 2021 edition of Order! Order! magazine published Partner content
Political parties
By Association of Former Members of Parliament
Winter 2021 edition of Order! Order! magazine published
The Association of Former Members of Parliament has published the latest edition of its official journal Order! Order!
Dundee law maker pays homage to a famous Dundee rule-breaker: Chris Law reviews 'The Beano: The art of breaking the rules'
Books & culture
By Chris Law MP
Dundee law maker pays homage to a famous Dundee rule-breaker: Chris Law reviews 'The Beano: The art of breaking the rules'
Evocative and powerful, Somerset House’s exhibition not only captures the nostalgia of The Beano, but also its spirit of challenging authority – and standing up for what is right
A 'powerful' documentary: Jess Barnard reviews 'DEAR FUTURE CHILDREN'
Books & culture
By Jess Barnard
A 'powerful' documentary: Jess Barnard reviews 'DEAR FUTURE CHILDREN'
An inspiring snapshot of the personal stories of three young activists fighting for change in Chile, Uganda and Hong Kong, Franz Böhm’s insightful film is an emotional watch
Championing progress on inclusion in advertising: a view from government and industry Partner content
Education
By Advertising Association
Championing progress on inclusion in advertising: a view from government and industry
Sharon Lloyd Barnes, Commercial Director and Inclusion Lead, at the Advertising Association, and Caroline Dinenage MP, former Minister for Digital and Culture reflect on the importance of inclusion in advertising, and how we can nurture talent in our workforce.
'Witty and brilliant': Lord Baker reviews 'Desperate Times'
Books & culture
By Lord Kenneth Baker of Dorking
'Witty and brilliant': Lord Baker reviews 'Desperate Times'
Covering momentous events including Brexit, Afghanistan and global warming, this is a brilliant collection of Peter Brookes’ beautifully drawn and wonderfully witty cartoons
The writing is just as brilliant but some of the momentum has gone: Lord Vaizey reviews season three of 'Succession'
Books & culture
By Lord Vaizey
The writing is just as brilliant but some of the momentum has gone: Lord Vaizey reviews season three of 'Succession'
The sets are as lavish but as the characters become ever more extreme, season three of this comedy-drama about a media mogul and his dysfunctional family is sadly disappointing
A compelling case for change: Baroness Worthington reviews 'Earthshot'
Books & culture
By Baroness Worthington
A compelling case for change: Baroness Worthington reviews "Earthshot"
Attractive and well-written, Colin Butfield and Jonnie Hughes’ fresh take on how to tackle the global environmental crisis is designed to inspire hope but extols a naive belief in the power of the individual
Welcome to Glasgow: your guide to enjoying the city outside COP26
Books & culture
By Noa Hoffman
Welcome to Glasgow: your guide to enjoying the city outside COP26
For delegates lucky enough to find a moment of spare time, COP26 host city Glasgow is home to a world-class array of food, attractions and entertainment. Noa Hoffman’s guide highlights some of the city’s best offerings.
Levelling Up: What’s art got to do with it? Partner content
Coronavirus
By Inc Arts
Levelling Up: What’s art got to do with it?
The creative and cultural sector can be a powerful tool in reducing inequality. If we're serious about levelling up, then we must invest in the arts.
‘Mesmerising’: Lord Pickles reviews The Old Vic's production of 'Camp Siegfried'
Books & culture
By Lord Pickles
‘Mesmerising’: Lord Pickles reviews The Old Vic's production of 'Camp Siegfried'
Based on the true story of a sex-fuelled American-Nazi summer camp held on Long Island on the eve of the Second World War, Bess Wohl’s script may have occasional wobbles but the play is carried by the wonderful performances of its lead actors
'Compulsory reading': Lord Austin reviews Sebastian Payne’s 'Broken Heartlands'
Books & culture
By Lord Austin of Dudley
'Compulsory reading': Lord Austin reviews Sebastian Payne’s 'Broken Heartlands'
A brilliant book, Sebastian Payne’s political road-trip is essential reading for everyone in the Labour Party who wants to know why it lost the last election so badly
Constituency work inspired musical MP's debut album
Books & culture
By Noa Hoffman
Constituency work inspired musical MP's debut album
Former Labour minister Kevin Brennan is set to become the first sitting MP to release a solo music album.
Algorithms shouldn't decide whose voices are heard: Baroness Morgan reviews 'Dangerous Ideas'
Books & culture
By Baroness Morgan of Cotes
Algorithms shouldn't decide whose voices are heard: Baroness Morgan reviews 'Dangerous Ideas'
An engaging book asking important questions, Eric Berkowitz may argue that history demonstrates censorship doesn’t work – but struggles to reconcile the impact of the internet on the modern age