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Why I Set Up Black History Walks
Culture
By Tony Warner
Why I Set Up Black History Walks
I set up Black History Walks to prevent the further erasure of our histories
Claudia Jones: journalist and political activist
Communities
By Dawn Butler MP
Claudia Jones: journalist and political activist
The philosopher Thomas Carlyle suggested history was best understood as the "biography of great men". The House disagrees — and has invited parliamentarians this Black History Month to spotlight inspirational Black women.
Mary Seacole: nurse, businesswoman and Crimean War hero
Communities
By Paulette Hamilton MP
Mary Seacole: nurse, businesswoman and Crimean War hero
The philosopher Thomas Carlyle suggested history was best understood as the "biography of great men". The House disagrees — and has invited parliamentarians this Black History Month to spotlight inspirational Black women.
Maiden Voyages: Liz Truss and her predecessors
History
By Patrick Kidd
Maiden Voyages: Liz Truss and her predecessors
In his occasional series, Patrick Kidd looks at maiden speeches of note
No, ‘Blacks’ did not ‘sell Blacks into slavery’
Communities
By Nels Abbey
No, ‘Blacks’ did not ‘sell Blacks into slavery’
The Ex-Files: What should former prime ministers do with the rest of their lives?
History
By Robert Hutton
The Ex-Files: What should former prime ministers do with the rest of their lives?
One day you’re feted by world leaders and fawning staff, the next you’re out on your ear. So what should a former premier do with the rest of their life? Robert Hutton explores the options
Lord Clarke interview: The 'Big Beast' looks back on a career dominated by Europe
Brexit
By Sienna Rodgers
Lord Clarke interview: The 'Big Beast' looks back on a career dominated by Europe
Now in the Upper House after 50 years in the Commons, ‘Big Beast’ Lord Clarke shares with Sienna Rodgers his reflections on the Conservative Party, the economy and a career dominated by Europe
Conference Voyages: former Labour leaders Tony Blair and Neil Kinnock
Political parties
By Patrick Kidd
Conference Voyages: former Labour leaders Tony Blair and Neil Kinnock
A stale whiff hangs over the government, which has been in power for more than a decade and trailed in the opinion polls for months.
Margaret Hodge interview: 'I’m not a paedophile, a tax avoider, a Mossad agent'
History
By Sienna Rodgers
Margaret Hodge interview: 'I’m not a paedophile, a tax avoider, a Mossad agent'
As her time in Parliament draws to a close, Labour MP Margaret Hodge speaks to Sienna Rodgers about her 50 years in politics
Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years of service
History
By Andrew Gimsom
Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years of service
In her 70 years on the throne, the Queen reigned with compassion, humour and kindness – never more than in her dealings with Parliament and the politicians who work within it. Andrew Gimson revisits the glorious reign of Elizabeth II.
It was an honour to be part of the Accession Council welcoming our new King
History
By Andrea Leadsom MP
It was an honour to be part of the Accession Council welcoming our new King
The long and glorious Elizabethan reign has come to an end. The passing of Her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II has moved us all, the nation united in collective mourning and also in reflection of her 70 years of dedicated service.
Queen Elizabeth II Has Died Aged 96
Obituaries
By House Magazine
Queen Elizabeth II Has Died Aged 96
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning British monarch, has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. 
Queen Elizabeth II Has Died Aged 96
Home affairs
Queen Elizabeth II Has Died Aged 96
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning British monarch, has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. 
We must not forget the horrors of the slave trade and those still subject to modern day slavery
History
By Vanita Patel MBE
We must not forget the horrors of the slave trade and those still subject to modern day slavery
What started with a campaign to end the slave trade, has evolved into a global movement still fighting for freedoms.
To keep the Elgin Marbles is to keep our British values
Culture
By Dr Mario Trabucco della Torretta
To keep the Elgin Marbles is to keep our British values
As with many cyclical events, the Elgin Marbles are again on the pages of newspapers and magazines. According to most of them, there is now a rising sentiment in favour of sending these astonishing sculptures back to Athens.
As a nation we must properly honour the 306 soldiers unjustly executed during WWI
Defence
By Matt Vickers MP
As a nation we must properly honour the 306 soldiers unjustly executed during WWI
At the start of the First World War, Private George Hunter enlisted in the 4th (Reserve) Battalion of the Durham Light Infantry. Subsequently, in 1915, he was sent to fight for France, leaving his wife and two toddlers behind in Stockton.
Sticky Westminster wicket: A century of cricket players in Parliament
Political parties
By Patrick Kidd
Sticky Westminster wicket: A century of cricket players in Parliament
In February 1916, two weeks after Britain had introduced conscription and a week before the start of the slaughter at Verdun, the government sent in a raw recruit to open the batting in the debate on the King’s Speech.
Fifty years on from the expulsion of Asians by Idi Amin, Uganda’s loss is Britain’s gain
Home affairs
By Lord Popat
Fifty years on from the expulsion of Asians by Idi Amin, Uganda’s loss is Britain’s gain
Ugandan Asians have done a lot for Britain and are proud to be British – and above all, we have never forgotten the lifeline that was extended to us
The Mountbatten diaries: a lesson in censorship and abuse of power
Culture
By Andrew Lownie
The Mountbatten diaries: a lesson in censorship and abuse of power
The personal papers of Earl Mountbatten and his wife Edwina have finally been published, leaving me none the wiser as to why they were withheld – and with sizeable legal costs
Round-The-Clock: Keeping Big Ben ticking
Culture
By John Johnston
Round-The-Clock: Keeping Big Ben ticking
As years of restoration work on Big Ben come to a close, one of Parliament’s clock keepers explains what makes him tick.
Watergate 50 years on: Political thinkers give their take on the scandal that shaped America
History
Watergate 50 years on: Political thinkers give their take on the scandal that shaped America
You know the name, but do you know the root and repercussions of Watergate? Ahead of an event to mark the 50th anniversary, a panel of eminent political thinkers give their take on the scandal that shook the White House and shaped America.
Celebrating seven decades of our Queen is something the Commons can unite on
History
By Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP
Celebrating seven decades of our Queen is something the Commons can unite on
As I am sure is the case for most people, Her Majesty the Queen has always been a constant presence in my life.
We give thanks for seven decades of continuity through our changing society
History
By Lord McFall
We give thanks for seven decades of continuity through our changing society
The State Opening of Parliament is one of the most significant dates in the parliamentary calendar. It is the time when Her Majesty officially opens Parliament from the Sovereign’s Throne and reads the Queen’s Speech, setting out the government’s agenda for the new session.
The Queen’s Christian faith has been a source of strength over her incredible 70-year reign
History
By Lord Farmer
The Queen’s Christian faith has been a source of strength over her incredible 70-year reign
It was a great privilege to honour our extraordinary Queen in the Lords on Thursday 26 May and to dwell on how important her Christian faith has been to her – and by extension to us.