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Our Parliament is something to be proud of
Parliament
By Lord McFall
Our Parliament is something to be proud of
The politicians here in Westminster can argue about almost anything, at the drop of a hat. But we agree on this: our Parliament is something to be proud of.
Parli army: Sir Neil Thorne reflects on the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme
Defence
By Sophie Church
Parli army: Sir Neil Thorne reflects on the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme
A scheme allowing MPs to experience life in the forces has been running for 34 years. As Parliament marks Remembrance Day, Sophie Church hears from founder, Sir Neil Thorne
Mrs Crackenthorpe's Diary – 14 November edition
Parliament
By Mrs Crackenthorpe
Mrs Crackenthorpe's Diary – 14 November edition
With the nights drawing in, Mrs C is enjoying the chance to get both mellow and fruitful. But that isn’t stopping her from revelling in her usual diet of scandal and sauce…
Appointments Committee needs clear rules and a sanctions regime to deal with revolving door of ministers
Parliament
By Lord Pickles
Appointments Committee needs clear rules and a sanctions regime to deal with revolving door of ministers
A busy old time is anticipated for the tiny office supporting the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (ACOBA) over the coming weeks.
Who's been hired, fired or retired this week in UK politics – 11 November
Parliament
By Dods Political Intelligence
Who's been hired, fired or retired this week in UK politics – 11 November
A round up of people moves and appointments in UK and devolved politics, the civil service and public affairs, from our colleagues at Dods People.
Redrawing The Map: All The Big Problems With Ripping Up Parliamentary Constituencies
Parliament
Redrawing The Map: All The Big Problems With Ripping Up Parliamentary Constituencies
The boundaries of the UK’s 650 parliamentary constituencies are up for review, but redrawing the map to please everyone is no easy task.
100,000 Civil Servants Vote For Strike Action In Dispute Over Pay, Pensions And Jobs
Parliament
100,000 Civil Servants Vote For Strike Action In Dispute Over Pay, Pensions And Jobs
Around 100,000 civil servants from the Public and Commercial Services union (PCS) have voted to go on strike in a dispute over pay, pensions and jobs.
Pastimes: Lord West's military paraphernalia
Parliament
By Rosamund Urwin
Pastimes: Lord West's military paraphernalia
In her occasional series, Rosamund Urwin meets up with parliamentarians to discuss how they unwind away from Westminster. Here, Lord West shows off his collection of military paraphernalia
Gavin Williamson Has Resigned From Government Following Bullying Allegations
Political parties
Gavin Williamson Has Resigned From Government Following Bullying Allegations
Gavin Williamson has resigned from his cabinet position after a civil servant lodged a formal complaint against him over bullying allegations.
The Parliamentary Partnership Assembly is driving a new era of UK-EU cooperation
Parliament
By Oliver Heald MP
The Parliamentary Partnership Assembly is driving a new era of UK-EU cooperation
The United Kingdom has left the European Union but the EU remains a key global partner.
Where Are They Now? Eleanor Smith
Political parties
By Seun Matiluko
Where Are They Now? Eleanor Smith
In 1968 a man gave a speech at a Conservative Party meeting in which he warned that one day “the Black man will have the whip hand over the white man”. He was Enoch Powell, MP for Wolverhampton South West, and his infamous “Rivers of Blood” speech would stoke the fires of racism in Britain. Nearly 50 years later, Eleanor Smith became Wolverhampton South West’s first Black MP.
Who's been hired, fired or retired this week in UK politics – 4 November
Parliament
By Dods People
Who's been hired, fired or retired this week in UK politics – 4 November
A round up of people moves and appointments in UK and devolved politics, the civil service and public affairs, from our colleagues at Dods People.
New Parliamentary Standards Commissioner sees education and outreach as key to restoring trust
Culture
New Parliamentary Standards Commissioner sees education and outreach as key to restoring trust
Daniel Greenberg, who takes over as the new Parliamentary Standards Commissioner in January, sees education on standards and mending the narrative around MPs as key to restoring voters’ trust in politics after a string of scandals.
Tory MP Andrew Bridgen Set To Be Suspended From Parliament For Five Days Over Paid Lobbying
Political parties
Tory MP Andrew Bridgen Set To Be Suspended From Parliament For Five Days Over Paid Lobbying
The Commons standards committee has recommended that Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen be suspended for five sitting days over his “careless and cavalier attitude" towards rules on lobbying.
I will ensure sound scrutiny without fear or favour as chair of the Treasury Committee
Parliament
By Harriett Baldwin MP
I will ensure sound scrutiny without fear or favour as chair of the Treasury Committee
I have put my name forward to be the new chair of the Treasury Select Committee to offer a deep knowledge and experience of the financial sector as well as the Treasury
It’s time to reconsider minority party representation in the House of Lords
Political parties
By Lord Wigley
It’s time to reconsider minority party representation in the House of Lords
There will only be fair play for smaller parties and the four nations when Westminster has an elected second chamber
Parliament must extend proxy voting to be worthy of its pre-eminence
Parliament
By James Sunderland MP
Parliament must extend proxy voting to be worthy of its pre-eminence
On the rare occasions that both sides of the House come together to agree a motion, it can be persuasive. This is exactly what happened when the House of Commons recently agreed to pilot a scheme that will see proxy voting extended for MPs who may be physically unable to attend Westminster.
We must take allergies seriously in Parliament if we are to protect those affected on the outside
Health
By Jon Cruddas MP
We must take allergies seriously in Parliament if we are to protect those affected on the outside
One in three parliamentarians has an allergy. And yet when Allergy UK, the nation’s leading patient charity on allergy, held a reception in Parliament recently, even the parliamentary authorities struggled to cater for many of the attendees with food allergies.
Lord Diary: Lord Cormack
Political parties
By Lord Cormack
Lord Diary: Lord Cormack
For the first time in over two years I feel hopeful. Rishi Sunak has indeed brought a smile to my face and – after the two most memorable (and for all the wrong reasons) years in my 52 in Parliament – I have a spring in my step.
Mrs Crackenthorpe's Diary – 31 October edition
Parliament
By Mrs Crackenthorpe
Mrs Crackenthorpe's Diary – 31 October edition
A fond welcome to my readers. Tempus, as they say, very much Fugit, and it’s all change in the Gaming House: the Roulette Ball of Power has landed in the slot marked “Sunak”, for this week at least.
Members of the eighth Speaker’s Conference announced
Parliament
By The House Staff
Members of the eighth Speaker’s Conference announced
Membership of the Speaker’s Conference – established to look at the employment conditions of Members’ staff – has been announced following its first meeting on 19 October.
‘More must be done to increase number of ethnic minority MPs’
Parliament
By Seun Matiluko
‘More must be done to increase number of ethnic minority MPs’
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has called for greater diversity in Parliament as he celebrated three Black political trailblazers.
Remembrance exhibition in Portcullis House
Parliament
By Seun Matiluko
Remembrance exhibition in Portcullis House
House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle is to open a special exhibition to mark the impact of Parliament on the armed forces.
Lord McFall first Lord Speaker to visit Irish parliament
Parliament
By Tali Fraser
Lord McFall first Lord Speaker to visit Irish parliament
Lord McFall has become the first Lord Speaker to make an official visit to the Irish parliament and address their senate, the Seanad Éireann.