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This government has put our cherished democracy in danger
Political parties
By Baroness Altmann
This government has put our cherished democracy in danger
Fears have been expressed that we are unwittingly embarking on a slippery slope towards authoritarian rule, with warnings of an elected dictatorial elite seeking to override Parliament, trampling on the public’s historic freedoms and rights.
Former Tory Leader Says Partygate Has Been 'Hugely Damaging' For Boris Johnson
Energy
Former Tory Leader Says Partygate Has Been "Hugely Damaging" For Boris Johnson
Former Conservative leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith has described the fallout from ‘partygate’ as “hugely damaging” for both Boris Johnson and the Tory party.
Over A Quarter Of Tory Voters Would Not Vote For Boris Johnson's Conservatives If They Had Their 2019 Vote Again, Poll Shows
Communities
Over A Quarter Of Tory Voters Would Not Vote For Boris Johnson's Conservatives If They Had Their 2019 Vote Again, Poll Shows
More than a quarter of Conservative voters who backed Boris Johnson at the 2019 general election would change their vote if they could go back in time, new polling has shown.
Michael Gove Has Defended Boris Johnson Over False Jimmy Savile Claim
Political parties
Michael Gove Has Defended Boris Johnson Over False Jimmy Savile Claim
Michael Gove does not believe that the Prime Minister should apologise for accusing Labour leader Keir Starmer of failing to prosecute Jimmy Savile – a debunked claim that is regularly shared among right-wing groups online.
Pastimes: Lord Bishop of Peterborough on science fiction
Parliament
By Rosamund Urwin
Pastimes: Lord Bishop of Peterborough on science fiction
In her occasional series, Rosamund Urwin meets up with parliamentarians to discuss how they unwind away from Westminster. Here, the Lord Bishop of Peterborough, tells of his love of science fiction
Vulnerable Boris Johnson Clings On After 'Lashing Out' In His Response To First Sue Gray Drop
Coronavirus
Vulnerable Boris Johnson Clings On After "Lashing Out" In His Response To First Sue Gray Drop
Boris Johnson has infuriated Conservative MPs who have criticised the tone of his response to an update on Sue Gray’s investigation into Downing Street parties in the Commons this afternoon.
Downing Street Pledges to Publish Updated Sue Gray Report When Police Investigation Completes
Home affairs
Downing Street Pledges to Publish Updated Sue Gray Report When Police Investigation Completes
Number 10 has committed to publishing further details of Sue Gray's investigation into allegations of parties in Downing Street after the Met Police has completed their own inquiry into the matter.
Where Are They Now? Former Lib Dem MP Paul Burstow
Health
By Georgina Bailey
Where Are They Now? Former Lib Dem MP Paul Burstow
Paul Burstow, Liberal Democrat MP for Sutton and Cheam (1997 - 2015)
'Shadow Whip' Insiders Start To Believe The Rebellion Against Boris Johnson Has Subsided
Political parties
"Shadow Whip" Insiders Start To Believe The Rebellion Against Boris Johnson Has Subsided
Conservative MPs backing the Prime Minister are cautiously optimistic they have succeeded in placating rebel rousers plotting to oust their leader.
Hundreds of MPs sign Book of Remembrance in Parliament to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day
Parliament
By Noa Hoffman
Hundreds of MPs sign Book of Remembrance in Parliament to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day
Hundreds of MPs have signed a Book of Commitment in Parliament, pledging to honour and remember those who died at the hands of Nazis throughout the Second World War.
Backbench Tories Warn Of 'Last Days Of Rome' For Boris Johnson Over Downing Street Police Inquiry
Coronavirus
Backbench Tories Warn Of "Last Days Of Rome" For Boris Johnson Over Downing Street Police Inquiry
The Conservative party has been plunged into fresh crisis this morning with the announcement that Downing Street will be investigated by the Metropolitan Police over potentially law breaking parties held during the pandemic.
Two Paths Emerge For A Beleaguered Boris Johnson As He Faces His Toughest Week Yet
Coronavirus
Two Paths Emerge For A Beleaguered Boris Johnson As He Faces His Toughest Week Yet
As Westminster awaits the publication of the much anticipated Sue Gray report into alleged Downing Street parties, two paths are emerging for Boris Johnson and the beleaguered Tory party.
Mrs Crackenthorpe's Diary
Parliament
By Mrs Crackenthorpe
Mrs Crackenthorpe's Diary
Mrs C is exhilarated after a long fortnight of SW1 bad behaviour and scurrilous tittle-tattle. As the PM finds himself wound up in the wrath of the Dark Lord Dom, the backdoor briefings, parliamentary bitching and snitching have left Mrs C almost tipsy from a surfeit of scandal. Here are just a few of the reasons why….
Tory Rebels Are Biding Their Time Before Making New Moves To Oust Boris Johnson
Political parties
Tory Rebels Are Biding Their Time Before Making New Moves To Oust Boris Johnson
Tory rebels hoping to oust Boris Johnson say they're biding their time, but remain committed to replacing their party leader before the next election, PoliticsHome has been told.
Maiden Voyages: the Bishop of Chelmsford
Parliament
By Patrick Kidd
Maiden Voyages: the Bishop of Chelmsford
In his occasional series, Patrick Kidd looks at maiden speeches of note
Where Are They Now? Former Conservative Brexit Rebel MP David Gauke
Brexit
By Georgina Bailey
Where Are They Now? Former Conservative Brexit Rebel MP David Gauke
David Gauke, Conservative (May 2005 - Sept 2019) and Independent (Sept - Dec 2019) MP for South West Hertfordshire
Liz Truss Leadership 'Schmooze Operation' Is In Full Swing As Boris Johnson's Popularity Plummets
Political parties
Liz Truss Leadership "Schmooze Operation" Is In Full Swing As Boris Johnson's Popularity Plummets
As the Tory party continues to plummet in the polls, covert and tactical “schmooze operations” have been gaining pace in Westminster, with senior cabinet ministers including Liz Truss believed to be actively working to win the support of party influencers who would back them in a leadership challenge.

Has Labour Finally Hit On A Winning Formula With Starmer’s New Top Team?
Home affairs
Has Labour Finally Hit On A Winning Formula With Starmer’s New Top Team?
Six weeks on from Keir Starmer’s “moderates and media performers” shadow cabinet reshuffle, where loyalists were replaced with better known faces, has the Labour leader finally hit on a winning formula?
Boris Johnson's Former Comms Director Apologises Over No 10 Party In His Honour
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson's Former Comms Director Apologises Over No 10 Party In His Honour
Boris Johnson’s former communications director, James Slack, has apologised “unreservedly” for the “anger and hurt” he caused by attending a Downing Street leaving party, held in his honour last year.
Dukes in the House: Can you be a duke and focused on the modern world?
Parliament
By Daniel Brittain
Dukes in the House: Can you be a duke and focused on the modern world?
Can you be a duke and focused on the modern world? Having run the country in former centuries, some are now more used to running their eyes over the minutiae of parliamentary legislation. Daniel Brittain reports.
Boris Johnson’s pathetic defence of the Downing Street party is plain offensive – he should show some decency and resign
Coronavirus
By Afzal Khan MP
Boris Johnson’s pathetic defence of the Downing Street party is plain offensive – he should show some decency and resign
The revelations of parties at Downing Street, Ministers breaking their own rules, and the deceit and dishonesty apparent at the heart of this government are an insult to the bereaved families who have suffered so much over the last two years.
Boris Johnson Has Admitted Attending Downing Street 'BYOB' Party And Issued Apology
Political parties
Boris Johnson Has Admitted Attending Downing Street "BYOB" Party And Issued Apology
Boris Johnson has apologised for attending a "BYOB" garden party that took place in Downing Street in May 2020 while strict lockdown restrictions were still in place.
Exasperated Tories Warn 'BYOB' Downing Street Party Could Spell 'Ruin' For Boris Johnson
Coronavirus
Exasperated Tories Warn "BYOB" Downing Street Party Could Spell "Ruin" For Boris Johnson
Furious Tory MPs are once again questioning Boris Johnson’s leadership following allegations he attended a pre-organised garden party in Downing Street while the UK was under a strict lockdown.
Jack Dromey Tribute: Birmingham has lost our greatest campaigner, and a first among equals
Political parties
By Liam Byrne MP
Jack Dromey Tribute: Birmingham has lost our greatest campaigner, and a first among equals
Jack Dromey, 29 September 1948 – 7 January 2022. MP for Birmingham Erdington since 2010.