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Sir Henry Bellingham MP writes that to overcome the number of crises in Parliament, we require a new Speaker who is truly independent, neutral at all times, and who can command respect across the House.
London remains a beacon of multicultural diversity where difference is not simply “tolerated”, but celebrated as a positive force for good. We should continue, "opening up London", and make sure we retain the cultural diversity, peace and prosperity that make the city great, writes Rupa Huq MP.
Meg Hillier MP praises Speaker John Bercow for making Parliament "more welcoming and accessible", but writes as his successor, she would restore the broken trust and challenge the bullying behaviour in Parliament.
Chris Bryant MP writes that if elected Speaker, he would never seek to belittle a colleague and would put in place a "proper" Human Resources department to give MPs and staff advice and support when they need it.
Boris Johnson predicted that the Leave campaign would be “crushed” in the EU referendum, David Cameron has revealed.
Boris Johnson was left embarrassed after being told to "get back to Parliament" by a heckler.
Owen Bennett’s pivotal biography delivers valuable insights into the character of an intriguing man, finds David Laws
The billions of pounds in pension funds that flow, unseen, through our financial system could be used to urgently combat the climate change crisis, writes Pensions Minister Guy Opperman MP.
MPs have called for a ban on children being able to spend money in video games as part of a move to force companies to take responsibility for their effects.
Andrea Leadsom has suggested that ministers will not release documents demanded by MPs on the impact of a no-deal Brexit because they would “concern” the public.
This has been a parliament of obscene self-indulgence. Never has a general election been more welcome, writes Tony Grew
With MPs locked out of the Commons for five weeks, a bill passed that could force an extension to the Brexit process, and the option of a general election rejected by MPs – what happens now?
Harriet Harman has said that she would be a ‘champion of Parliament’ if she wins the race to become the next Commons speaker.
Downing Street has confirmed that Boris Johnson will suspend Parliament from the close of business today until 14 October.
Justice Secretary Robert Buckland has warned Boris Johnson against resisting a law that forces him to seek a further Brexit extension to avoid Britain leaving without a deal.
Jeremy Hunt has warned a "divided" Conservative Party now faces losing the next election after Amber Rudd’s shock decision to quit the Government and resign the party whip.
Labour MP John Mann has blasted Jeremy Corbyn as he revealed he will quit at the election in order to focus on his role as the Government’s anti-semitism tsar.
Former Labour and Change UK MP Angela Smith has defected to the Liberal Democrats, in another boost for leader Jo Swinson.
Former Labour and Change UK MP Luciana Berger has joined the Liberal Democrats, in another boost for leader Jo Swinson.
By taking action against a slew of former Conservative ministers, including Ken Clarke, Boris Johnson is changing the face of the Tory party, writes Sebastian Whale
Alistair Burt has announced that he will stand down as an MP ahead of the next general election over “fundamental and unresolvable disagreements” with Boris Johnson over Brexit.
Sir John Major has confirmed that he intends to join a court case launched to try and stop Boris Johnson shutting down Parliament.
Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament is a "constitutional outrage" designed to stop MPs debating Brexit, John Bercow has declared.
Boris Johnson has asked the Attorney General whether Parliament can be shut down for five weeks in an apparent bid to stop MPs delaying Brexit, it has been claimed.