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Brits Abroad Fear Postal Delays Will Stop Them Voting In The General Election
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Brits Abroad Fear Postal Delays Will Stop Them Voting In The General Election
There are warnings that a "chaotic and broken" postal system will stop voters overseas from taking part in the General Election. One Brit in Australia told PoliticsHome the “chances are” they will not get to have a say this time around due to delays. 
Summer 2024 edition of Order! Order! magazine published Partner content
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By Association of Former Members of Parliament
Summer 2024 edition of Order! Order! magazine published
The Association of Former Members of Parliament has published the latest edition of its official journal Order! Order!
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Cindy Butts Partner content
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By Total Politics Impact
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Cindy Butts
In 2023, the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket (ICEC) published its landmark report on the sexism, racism, and classism that have affected cricket for decades. As part of our Women in Westminster series, PoliticsHome sat down with Commission Chair, Cindy Butts, to learn more about why equity is vital in both sport and society
Tory Peers May Need To 'Tutor' New Conservative MPs After Election Defeat
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Tory Peers May Need To "Tutor" New Conservative MPs After Election Defeat
Tory peers could end up "tutoring" new MPs if a heavy election defeat results in the party having limited experience in the House of Commons, a Conservative Lord has said.
Baroness Chakrabarti: 'I am disappointed by my fellow children of migrants'
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Baroness Chakrabarti: 'I am disappointed by my fellow children of migrants'
Labour peer Baroness Chakrabarti talks to Sienna Rodgers about putting forward the case for human rights, why Rishi Sunak and Suella Braverman have broken her heart, and her view on the "appalling" briefing against Diane Abbott
Labour's 'Odd' Plans For Lords Reform Cast Doubt Over Abolition
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Labour's "Odd" Plans For Lords Reform Cast Doubt Over Abolition
Labour faces questions over whether plans to reform the House of Lords in its first term of government will undermine the party's long-term ambition to abolish the Upper Chamber.
Tories Could See Bigger Swings Against Them In Seats Where MPs Are Standing Down
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Tories Could See Bigger Swings Against Them In Seats Where MPs Are Standing Down
The Conservatives could see bigger swings against their party in the general election in seats where the incumbent is standing down, according to political scientist Professor Rob Ford.
All The MPs Standing Down At The General Election
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All The MPs Standing Down At The General Election
With the General Election set to take place on 4 July, more than 100 MPs have chosen to not stand again for their seats – the vast majority of whom are Conservatives.
Is Parliament's nursery ready for an inundation of post-election applications?
Parliament
By Morgan Jones
Is Parliament's nursery ready for an inundation of post-election applications?
Parliament’s nursery is over-subscribed – and the problem is only likely to get worse after the general election. Morgan Jones speaks to MPs, the House authorities and candidates already eyeing their place
Why Keir Starmer Has Everything To Lose From TV Debates
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Why Keir Starmer Has Everything To Lose From TV Debates
TV debates can change the game in a general election. With Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer up 20 points in the opinion polls, he has everything to lose.
What Happens To Parliament Now That A General Election Has Been Called?
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What Happens To Parliament Now That A General Election Has Been Called?
Parliament is wrapping up its final business ahead of the general election, following Rishi Sunak’s announcement on Wednesday that the country would go to the polls on 4 July.
Jeremy Corbyn Confirms He Is Standing As Independent In Islington North
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Jeremy Corbyn Confirms He Is Standing As Independent In Islington North
Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has confirmed that he will stand as an independent candidate in the general election in Islington North.
Renters' Reform And Football Governance Bills Could Be Killed By General Election
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Renters' Reform And Football Governance Bills Could Be Killed By General Election
The Renters' Reform Bill and the Football Governance Bill are among several pieces of legislation at risk of being lost to the the General Election, with no time having yet been allocated for them to pass their final parliamentary stages in the two remaining days of business.
The House of Lords deserves some respect
Parliament
By Lord Kirkhope
The House of Lords deserves some respect
When discussing the future of the House of Lords, it is imperative that we begin by examining the Upper Chamber’s role, function, and its relationship with the House of Commons.
MPs Give 'Bionic MP' Craig Mackinlay Standing Ovation As He Returns To Parliament
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MPs Give "Bionic MP" Craig Mackinlay Standing Ovation As He Returns To Parliament
MPs applauded Conservative MP Craig Mackinlay in an emotional moment as he returned to the House of Commons for the first time since losing his hands and feet to sepsis.
MPs Struggle To Secure Childcare Places At Parliament Nursery
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MPs Struggle To Secure Childcare Places At Parliament Nursery
A Conservative MP has said Parliament remains a “very outdated workplace” for parents with young children and that “special consideration” should be made for MPs to ensure their children can access onsite childcare.
The time for petty delay is over: we should build the Holocaust Memorial next to Parliament
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By Andrew Percy MP
The time for petty delay is over: we should build the Holocaust Memorial next to Parliament
This week the Bill that will finally see the UK catch up with the USA and our European neighbours by agreeing to build a proper Holocaust Memorial, will come back to the House of Commons for a vote.
Lords Diary: Baroness Smith of Llanfaes
Communities
By Baroness Smith of Llanfaes
Lords Diary: Baroness Smith of Llanfaes
I am young. I am a woman. And I am from Wales. Many of you will know well that is not the norm in the House of Lords
Fashion helped me find my feet when I joined the House of Lords
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By Baroness Morrissey
Fashion helped me find my feet when I joined the House of Lords
Even as a child, I loved fashion. I was fascinated by the transformational power of clothes. I could dress to blend in or stand out, and sartorial choices could lift my mood and confidence.
Constituency Staff Could Remain At Risk Despite Parliament Ban For MPs Arrested Over Sexual Assault
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Constituency Staff Could Remain At Risk Despite Parliament Ban For MPs Arrested Over Sexual Assault
A union representing staff working for MPs in and out of parliament has said that a new ban on MPs who have been arrested in connection with sexual assault does not go far enough to protect those working in constituency offices.

I am all too familiar with how harsh media attention can be
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By Caroline Nokes MP
I am all too familiar with how harsh media attention can be
I have never forgotten a general election hustings in 2005 with Romsey youth council, where one particularly perceptive young woman asked whether there was a danger in putting oneself on a pedestal.
It’s time for radical Lords reform fit for a modern democracy
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By Lord Parekh
It’s time for radical Lords reform fit for a modern democracy
There is no obvious reason for the House of Lords to have such a large membership.
We must protect voter confidence in our elections
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By Craig Westwood
We must protect voter confidence in our elections
We are fortunate that the public has very high levels of confidence in elections here in the UK. But this can’t be taken for granted. It is essential to ensure elections are well delivered and voters have a positive experience.
Lords Diary: Lord Moylan
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By Lord Moylan
Lords Diary: Lord Moylan
A wicked week of no rest in the Lords – with a whiff of Russian Revolution thrown in