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Disgraced Former Tory MP Rob Roberts Will Be Allowed Back Into The Conservative Party From Monday
Political parties
Disgraced Former Tory MP Rob Roberts Will Be Allowed Back Into The Conservative Party From Monday
A former staff member to Rob Roberts has told PoliticsHome of their concerns over the fact the disgraced MP will be allowed to re-join the Conservative party as a member from Monday next week.
Sir David Amess's Pet Bulldog Vivienne Has Been Crowned Westminster Dog Of The Year
Parliament
By Noa Hoffman
Sir David Amess's Pet Bulldog Vivienne Has Been Crowned Westminster Dog Of The Year
Vivienne, the beloved bulldog of Sir David Amess’s, who died earlier this month, has been crowned Westminster Dog of the Year.
All The Key Announcements From Rishi Sunak's 2021 Autumn Budget
Economy
All The Key Announcements From Rishi Sunak's 2021 Autumn Budget
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has delivered his Autumn Budget with major announcements on Universal Credit, Alcohol Duty and Business rates. Here are all the major policies announced in his £150bn spending rise.
Keir Starmer Has Tested Positive For Covid-19 And Will Miss Today's Budget And Spending Review
Parliament
Keir Starmer Has Tested Positive For Covid-19 And Will Miss Today's Budget And Spending Review
Keir Starmer has tested positive for Covid-19 and therefore will not attend parliament for today’s budget and spending review.
Recognising the outstanding contributions of Parliament’s People Partner content
Parliament
By Openreach
Recognising the outstanding contributions of Parliament’s People
The Parliament’s People Awards recognise the inspirational teams and individuals who support our Westminster parliamentary democracy. We’re calling on you to nominate now.
Whatever happened to the 2011 Eurosceptic Rebels?
Brexit
By Sebastian Whale
Whatever happened to the 2011 Eurosceptic Rebels?
Ten years on from what was the largest postwar rebellion on Europe, Sebastian Whale looks back at a pivotal moment in the race to secure an EU referendum – and the little-known group of Conservative MPs who helped bring it about
Where Are They Now? Former Labour MP Phil Wilson
Political parties
By Georgina Bailey
Where Are They Now? Former Labour MP Phil Wilson
Phil Wilson, Labour MP for Sedgefield 2007 - 2019
Commons Speaker Told To Call Out MPs Refusing To Wear Masks In Parliament
Coronavirus
Commons Speaker Told To Call Out MPs Refusing To Wear Masks In Parliament
Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle should insist MPs wear face masks when they are in the chamber, according to the civil service union, who criticised politicians for "making light" of the issue.
Reverend Tricia Hillas: Under the shadow of grief, Parliament has chosen unity
Parliament
By Revd Tricia Hillas
Reverend Tricia Hillas: Under the shadow of grief, Parliament has chosen unity
Disbelief, anguish, numbness, anger, anxiety and rage. These are almost certain to be amongst the constellation of our responses to the death of Sir David Amess, friend and colleague of so many across Parliament and beyond.
MPs' Staff Say They Face Chronic Threats After Sir David Amess' Death Prompts Security Review
Parliament
MPs' Staff Say They Face Chronic Threats After Sir David Amess' Death Prompts Security Review
Staff working for MPs in Parliament and their constituency offices have told PoliticsHome they endure chronic threats, abuse and intimidation every day in their jobs.
“It was practically impossible not to get on with David” - Paula Sherriff pays tribute to Sir David Amess
Home affairs
By Paula Sherriff, former Labour MP for Dewsbury
“It was practically impossible not to get on with David” - Paula Sherriff pays tribute to Sir David Amess
It would be perfectly fair to describe the friendship that David Amess and I enjoyed, as “unlikely”. On paper, we were poles apart although we shared a Catholic faith - mine somewhat lapsed - and a great love of animals, particularly dogs. 
 
Generation Game: Father Of The House Sir Peter Bottomley Shares Words Of Wisdom With The Conservative Party's Newest MP, Jill Mortimer
Parliament
By Noa Hoffman
Generation Game: Father Of The House Sir Peter Bottomley Shares Words Of Wisdom With The Conservative Party's Newest MP, Jill Mortimer
Elected more than four decades apart, Peter Bottomley and Jill Mortimer discuss how to thrive and survive as Conservative MPs entering Parliament. Chaired by Noa Hoffman.
Pastimes: Saqib Bhatti on being a new father
Political parties
By Rosamund Urwin
Pastimes: Saqib Bhatti on being a new father
Saqib Bhatti has purple crescents under his eyes. For the past 14 weeks, the Conservative MP for Meriden in the West Midlands has slept for only four or five hours a night.
Woman To Win
Parliament
By Noa Hoffman
Woman To Win
After years of campaigning for the equal representation of women in Parliament, Baroness Jenkin of Kennington has seen significant and hopeful changes. However, she tells Noa Hoffman that Conservative women still face barriers to getting elected.
MPs have a responsibility to continue wearing face coverings to protect parliamentary staff
Coronavirus
By Jawad Raza
MPs have a responsibility to continue wearing face coverings to protect parliamentary staff
House staff have been mandated to wear face coverings and willingly do so to protect their colleagues and friends. Why won’t so many of our elected MPs do the same to protect the health of their colleagues and the staff on whom they so rely?
Bars, Bacon Rolls and Boris: How can you make the most of this year’s Conservative Party Conference?
Communities
By Alex Hancock
Bars, Bacon Rolls and Boris: How can you make the most of this year’s Conservative Party Conference?
Over four days, Conservative Party Conference attracts a wide array of people connected to and interested in the Conservative Party, including members, politicians, journalists, and lobbyists; and across the Main Hall, Exhibition zone, bars and Fringe Events, there’s always something happening. With so much going on in such a short space of time, how can you make sure you make the most of this year’s Party Conference?
Where Are They Now? Former Labour MP Anna Turley on abuse and life post-Parliament
Political parties
By Georgina Bailey
Where Are They Now? Former Labour MP Anna Turley on abuse and life post-Parliament
“You can’t pick your era in politics,” says Anna Turley, former MP for Redcar.
Constituency work inspired musical MP's debut album
Culture
By Noa Hoffman
Constituency work inspired musical MP's debut album
Former Labour minister Kevin Brennan is set to become the first sitting MP to release a solo music album.
Policy@Manchester at Party Conference 2021 Partner content
Coronavirus
By Policy@Manchester
Policy@Manchester at Party Conference 2021
Join Policy@Manchester at this year’s Labour and Conservative party conferences for an exciting programme of fringe events.
Speaker urges tolerance amid Rose Duffield transgender row
Political parties
By Noa Hoffman
Speaker urges tolerance amid Rose Duffield transgender row
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has urged the public to exercise “tolerance” towards elected Members with whose views they disagree.
Maiden Voyages: Austin Mitchell
Parliament
By Patrick Kidd
Maiden Voyages: Austin Mitchell
In his occasional series, Patrick Kidd looks at maiden speeches of note.
Green For Go?
Political parties
By Torcuil Crichton, Westminster Editor, Daily Record
Green For Go?
The entry of the Greens into government in Scotland means independence is firmly back on the agenda – but how did devolution become a vehicle for nationalism? And what happens now? Torcuil Crichton reports.
Partner content
Culture
By Betting and Gaming Council
BGC welcomes new Secretary of State for DCMS - and says it’s vital the Government continues its ‘evidence-led’ approach to the Gambling Review
Standards body the Betting and Gaming Council has congratulated Nadine Dorries on becoming the new Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.
Beloved Commons Staff Member Memorialised In New Tea Room Plaque
Obituaries
By Noa Hoffman
Beloved Commons Staff Member Memorialised In New Tea Room Plaque
The life of one of Parliament’s “best-loved” former staff members has been commemorated in a new plaque now hanging at the entrance to the Members’ Tea Room.