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Articles tagged with: Parliament
Maiden Voyages: Parliament’s newest MPs
Political parties
By Patrick Kidd
Maiden Voyages: Parliament’s newest MPs
Parliament’s two newest MPs wasted little time over finding their voice, each making their maiden speech in January, having been elected in December.
What does an MP look like in 2023? With more female MPs than ever, the answer is not a simple one
Communities
By Caroline Nokes MP
What does an MP look like in 2023? With more female MPs than ever, the answer is not a simple one
In the midst of the pandemic I did a zoom meeting with my Labour colleague Chi Onwurah, and something she said has stuck in my mind ever since. I don’t remember the purpose of the zoom, but I do remember Chi saying that she had been told she, “didn’t look like an MP”. It is something many of us have been told, including me, and it begs the question, “what does an MP look like?”
Where are they now? Jamie Reed
Political parties
By Sophie Church
Where are they now? Jamie Reed
Jamie Reed describes politics as a contact sport: one in which the game of trying to help improve communities involves real “body and soul work”.
Pastimes: Ros Urwin gets into jazz with Lord Kerslake
Culture
By Rosamund Urwin
Pastimes: Ros Urwin gets into jazz with Lord Kerslake
In her occasional series, Rosamund Urwin meets up with parliamentarians to discuss how they unwind away from Westminster. Here, Lord Kerslake shares his love of jazz
Mrs Crackenthorpe's Diary
Political parties
By Mrs Crackenthorpe
Mrs Crackenthorpe's Diary
‘Tis natural, in these frostbitten times, for Mrs C to find morsels of titillation hard to come by, as her moles cloister by the hearth and shudder in anticipation of the gas man’s bill. Her readers are – as ever – encouraged to send her epistles, in utmost confidence. While she awaits your bulletins, here is January’s muck, well-raked…
Lords Diary: Lord Bird
Parliament
By Lord Bird
Lords Diary: Lord Bird
That day before last Christmas was important. I spent the morning at the National Gallery looking at Nicolas Poussin’s The Adoration of the Golden Calf.
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.
MPs Remain Cautious Over Tech Boss Crackdown In Online Safety Bill Despite Government Climbdown
Parliament
MPs Remain Cautious Over Tech Boss Crackdown In Online Safety Bill Despite Government Climbdown
MPs who pushed for social media bosses to face criminal sanctions have said they are pleased the government has “listened”, but many are still cautiously awaiting full details of the government’s approach.
LGBT+ Tories Call For Meeting With Scotland Secretary Over 'Toxic' Constitutional Row
Social affairs
LGBT+ Tories Call For Meeting With Scotland Secretary Over "Toxic" Constitutional Row
A group representing LGBT+ Conservatives have called for Scotland Secretary Alister Jack to meet with them, arguing that trans people are “caught up in an increasingly toxic independence, constitutional debate” between Holyrood and Westminster after the government decided to override the Gender Recognition Reform Bill.
How Government In Westminster Can Override Scotland's Gender Bill
Parliament
How Government In Westminster Can Override Scotland's Gender Bill
The Westminster government's decision to use powers to override Scotland's Gender Recognition Reform (GRR) Bill, passed under the devolved administration, has triggered an almighty constitutional row.
Ministers Reject Criticism Of Scottish Gender Law Veto, Education Secretary 'Extremely Disappointed' By Teachers' Strike
Education
Ministers Reject Criticism Of Scottish Gender Law Veto, Education Secretary "Extremely Disappointed" By Teachers' Strike
The education secretary has rejected Nicola Sturgeon’s criticism of the government’s plan to block new gender reform laws passed by Holyrood.
Where Are They Now? David Howarth
Political parties
By Sophie Church
Where Are They Now? David Howarth
When David Howarth was elected as the Liberal Democrat MP for Cambridge in 2005, the party was, he says, factionalised and riven with intrigue.
Rishi Sunak Could Block Scottish Gender Recognition Bill, Labour Calls Anti-Strike Laws A “Fundamental Mistake”
Foreign affairs
Rishi Sunak Could Block Scottish Gender Recognition Bill, Labour Calls Anti-Strike Laws A “Fundamental Mistake”
Rishi Sunak could block the passage of a new bill in Scotland, aimed at making it easier for people to change their gender, over concerns it could go against UK equality laws.
We need to put the ministerial code on a statutory footing to repair distrust in politics
Parliament
By Debbie Abrahams MP
We need to put the ministerial code on a statutory footing to repair distrust in politics
Most MPs seek election because they want to help improve the lives of their constituents. But our job is made so much harder when a minority break or bend the rules we are meant to uphold.
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
Voter ID Will Now Be Needed At Elections – Here’s How New Rules Could Affect You
Political parties
Voter ID Will Now Be Needed At Elections – Here’s How New Rules Could Affect You
Campaigners have warned that the need for voter ID could cause chaos when it's required for the first time at local elections this May, arguing the change could undermine trust in democracy.
Government Proposes 'Blue Light' Minimum Services In New Anti-Strike Law
Parliament
Government Proposes "Blue Light" Minimum Services In New Anti-Strike Law
Business secretary Grant Shapps has introduced a controversial new bill in Parliament to limit the effectiveness of strike action.
Women Put Off Politics By “More Abusive Than Inclusive” Westminster Culture
Parliament
Women Put Off Politics By “More Abusive Than Inclusive” Westminster Culture
A new report has warned that a toxic and exclusionary culture in Westminster risks pushing many women out of politics altogether unless action is taken to modernise Parliament.
A House for everyone: a case for modernising Parliament
Parliament
By Alex Shepherd
A House for everyone: a case for modernising Parliament
The social make-up of the House of Commons has shifted dramatically over the past 100 years and particularly over recent decades. While Parliament has become more diverse, much more needs to be done to ensure our MPs and their experiences truly represent the world outside of Westminster.
Mrs Crackenthorpe's Diary
Parliament
By Mrs Crackenthorpe
Mrs Crackenthorpe's Diary
A very happy New Year to you and yours. Despite all the drear, with endless industrial action, economic woes, a health system all collapsin,’ immigrants a-swarmin’ and testy foreign relations (yawn) Mrs C is absolutely thrilled to have made it safely to 2023. After three centuries of reporting on Westminster scandale she’s grateful for any time she can get. Here’s what piqued her interest this week.
'Mad Dash' Plan To Scrap Thousands Of EU Laws This Year Called 'Bonkers' By Legal Experts
Brexit
"Mad Dash" Plan To Scrap Thousands Of EU Laws This Year Called "Bonkers" By Legal Experts
Legal experts have expressed incredulity and concern over the government plan to review thousands of pieces of European Union law by the end of the year, warning that it will put extreme pressure on the civil service, create uncertainty for business, and risk unintended consequences.
Lords Diary: Lord Robertson
Parliament
By Lord Robertson
Lords Diary: Lord Robertson
Hogmanay on the Inner Hebridean island Islay should be a dream ticket. The west of Scotland island where I was born in the Port Ellen police station is a mecca for whisky experts and drinkers from all over the world.
How an Irish state was created 100 years ago
Foreign affairs
By Lord Lexden
How an Irish state was created 100 years ago
“You have agreed to a revolution in Ireland.” So said Edward Carson, the famous leader of the Irish Unionists, as the legislation giving full internal self-government to 26 of the 32 counties of Ireland was passed by the House of Lords, of which he was then a Member, in December 1922.
The House magazine's history of Parliament Christmas Quiz
Parliament
The House magazine's history of Parliament Christmas Quiz
The History of Parliament Trust has put together this (relatively) simple quiz for readers of The House to reduce politics withdrawal symptoms over Christmas. No googling! (Though if flummoxed, the History of Parliament website www.historyofparliamentonline.org may be of help.) Answers at the end.