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Articles tagged with: Parliament
Labour MP Wants More 'Wins' On Changing The Law To Tackle Sexual Violence
Home affairs
Labour MP Wants More "Wins" On Changing The Law To Tackle Sexual Violence
Labour MP Sarah Champion wants to work with the Conservative government to push through more law changes to tackle sexual violence against women and girls, after another recent “win” on getting legislation through.
Labour MP Says David Cameron Could Have Committed Contempt Of Parliament Over Private Greensill Flights
Parliament
Labour MP Says David Cameron Could Have Committed Contempt Of Parliament Over Private Greensill Flights
Lord Cameron, the newly-appointed foreign secretary, might have acted in contempt of Parliament by failing to answer a committee question on how many personal flights he took using Greensill private jets, according to a Labour MP.
Parliament must vote to decriminalise abortion
Health
By Stella Creasy MP
Parliament must vote to decriminalise abortion
When Roe v Wade was repealed in America last year, many voices in the UK were quick to dismiss concerns that restrictions on a woman’s basic right to choose could ever happen here, and assumed that our right to access abortion services was secure and reflected the settled will of the people.
What To Expect In The New Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill
Political parties
What To Expect In The New Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill
A Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill will be brought forward in Parliament on Monday afternoon, as campaigners and MPs gear up to widen the Bill’s scope and make it more radical.
Tories Say They Will Keep Fighting For Conversion Therapy Ban
Social affairs
Tories Say They Will Keep Fighting For Conversion Therapy Ban
Prominent Conservative politicians and organisations have said they will refuse to give up in the fight to implement a ban on conversion therapy, after legislation anticipated for the promised ban was not included in the King's Speech.
Downing Street Dismisses Claims That Rishi Sunak's King's Speech Is 'Empty'
Home affairs
Downing Street Dismisses Claims That Rishi Sunak's King's Speech Is "Empty"
Some restless Tories have complained that Rishi Sunak's King's Speech lacks substance, with one senior MP saying it is "empty". But Downing Street has defended what was included in the Prime Minister's agenda between now and the general election.
All The Legislation Included In The King's Speech
Parliament
All The Legislation Included In The King's Speech
Measures ranging from criminal justice and rental reform to economic and health protections have been announced by King Charles III, who delivered his first King’s Speech to mark the State Opening of Parliament.
Mark D’Arcy: My farewell to Portcullis House
Parliament
By Mark D'Arcy
Mark D’Arcy: My farewell to Portcullis House
Mark D’Arcy, outgoing BBC Parliament correspondent, bids farewell after more than two decades of haunting Portcullis House
MPs Call For Mandatory Security Training In Parliament Over Fears Of Foreign Interference
Foreign affairs
MPs Call For Mandatory Security Training In Parliament Over Fears Of Foreign Interference
A group of parliamentarians has written to parliamentary authorities to call for tightened security in the Houses of Parliament following heightened fears of foreign interference.
Tory MP Arrested On Suspicion Of Rape And Possession Of Controlled Substances
Parliament
Tory MP Arrested On Suspicion Of Rape And Possession Of Controlled Substances
A Conservative MP has been arrested on suspicion of rape and the possession of controlled substances.
Tories Could Face By-Election After Parliament Votes To Suspend MP For Bullying And Sexual Misconduct
Political parties
Tories Could Face By-Election After Parliament Votes To Suspend MP For Bullying And Sexual Misconduct
MPs have voted in Parliament to uphold sanctions against MP Peter Bone, who was found by the Independent Expert Panel (IEP) to have committed "many varied acts of bullying and one act of sexual misconduct” against a staff member.
Although I am leaving Parliament, I hope the fight for paid miscarriage leave lives on
Social affairs
By Angela Crawley MP
Although I am leaving Parliament, I hope the fight for paid miscarriage leave lives on
As we return for this Parliament’s final session, and many colleagues gear up for the general election next year, the change in political weather is palpable. I recently announced my intention to stand down as an MP at the next election – not an easy decision after more than a decade working in politics, but certainly the right one.
Maiden Voyages: Nancy Astor
Parliament
By Patrick Kidd
Maiden Voyages: Nancy Astor
The 100th anniversary of a landmark in parliamentary legislation occurred during recess. On July 31, 1923, royal assent was given to the first Private Member’s Bill that had been introduced by a woman.
Taking the stage: Meet MP4, Parliament's first and only ever rock band
Parliament
By Sophie Church
Taking the stage: Meet MP4, Parliament's first and only ever rock band
MP4, Parliament’s very own rock band, is celebrating 20 years in the business this year. From working with famous producers, to contending with fall-outs, to seeing deputy prime ministers move and groove, the former and present MPs in the band speak to Sophie Church about their journey so far. Photography by Louise Haywood-Schiefer
Honest politicians are needed more than ever
Political parties
By Anand Menon and Andrew Dudfield
Honest politicians are needed more than ever
A cloud hangs over the return from summer recess: trust in politicians is at a 29 year low.
Politicians are experiencing an epidemic of abuse and intimidation
Parliament
By Mario Creatura
Politicians are experiencing an epidemic of abuse and intimidation
When environmental protestors scaled the Prime Minister’s home earlier this week, a line was not just crossed, it was vaulted.
Chris Bryant Wants Radical Reform Of Westminster's Standards Regime
Political parties
Chris Bryant Wants Radical Reform Of Westminster's Standards Regime
Labour MP Chris Bryant, the chair of the standards and privileges committee, has insisted that radical reform of parliament's processes must make it into his party's next manifesto.
Parliament needs more young MPs
Parliament
By Nadia Whittome MP
Parliament needs more young MPs
With a new Baby of the House following the recent Selby and Ainsty by-election, the question of the appropriate age to become an MP has reared its head again.
Parliament Needs Tens Of Thousands Of Unscheduled Repair Jobs Every Year
Parliament
Parliament Needs Tens Of Thousands Of Unscheduled Repair Jobs Every Year
A leading expert on parliament's restoration has warned that parliament will require huge amounts of work to "keep the lights on, the air flowing and the sewage working" as new data shows that tens of thousands of unexpected repair jobs are needed on the estate every year.

I know what’s needed to build confidence in Parliament’s complaints system
Parliament
By Thea Walton
I know what’s needed to build confidence in Parliament’s complaints system
The working culture in Parliament – and Westminster more generally – has been in the news a lot over the past year.
Breaking the silence on sexual harassment
Political parties
By Anonymous Staffers and Caroline Nokes MP
Breaking the silence on sexual harassment
Stories around sexual harassment in Parliament are never far away. The last few weeks alone have seen a staffer go on record about the culture as part of a major Newsnight investigation, while SNP MP Mhairi Black described the “toxic” environment as a reason for standing down. The introduction of an independent complaints process has only seen more and more sexual misconduct cases. Here, three staffers and an MP write for The House about their experiences of what it’s like to work in politics in 2023
'We unravelled it. We did training. We did negotiation': How HR service Hive is supporting Parliament
Parliament
By Sophie Church
"We unravelled it. We did training. We did negotiation": How HR service Hive is supporting Parliament
Navigating working relationships in MPs’ offices can be a challenge, where time is often stretched and to-do lists seem never-ending. Sophie Church speaks to Eve Burt and Sam Mackewn, directors of Hive Support, about their mission to support MPs and their staff with bespoke HR services
What You Need To Know About Triple By-Election
Political parties
What You Need To Know About Triple By-Election
The polls have opened for three by-elections in constituencies in England on Thursday, with the Conservatives at risk of losing all three seats they have previously held to the Liberal Democrats and Labour.
Speaker's Conference Decline Reform Of MP Employee Arrangements Despite Abuse Of Power Warning
Parliament
Speaker's Conference Decline Reform Of MP Employee Arrangements Despite Abuse Of Power Warning
The Speaker’s Conference, chaired by Speaker of the House of Commons Lindsay Hoyle, has recommended that staff should continue to be employed by MPs, rather than an independent body, despite warnings that those working in Parliament “will not have adequate protections from abuses of power”.