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MPs Urged To Be 'Wary' Of Mobile Phone Theft Near Parliament
Home affairs
MPs Urged To Be "Wary" Of Mobile Phone Theft Near Parliament
Government Whips have urged Labour MPs to be careful when using mobile phones near Westminster after "a number" reported having their devices stolen.
Keir Starmer Should Finally Fix The Central Government Machine
Political parties
Keir Starmer Should Finally Fix The Central Government Machine
Keir Starmer has faced a difficult early period in power. The Prime Minister could make his life easier by re-arranging the centre of government — it is long overdue.
The Professor Will See You Now: Newbies
Political parties
By Professor Philip Cowley
The Professor Will See You Now: Newbies
In an occasional series, Professor Philip Cowley offers a political science lesson for The House’s readers. This week: newbies
What do we know about the 2024 cohort of MPs?
Parliament
By Richard Cracknell
What do we know about the 2024 cohort of MPs?
Richard Cracknell, Elections statistics specialist at the House of Commons Library, delves into the data to reveal some interesting facts about the class of 2024
Parliament now looks a lot more like the country it represents - let's make the most of it
Parliament
By Lucy Powell MP
Parliament now looks a lot more like the country it represents - let's make the most of it
We didn’t just return an overwhelming majority at the election; we returned a very different type of parliament.
A move to make Parliament’s archives more accessible could do the opposite
Political parties
By Dr Alison McClean
A move to make Parliament’s archives more accessible could do the opposite
In June the search room of the Parliamentary Archives closed its doors for the last time as part of plans to relocate the collection to the National Archives (NA) at Kew. However, while this move is intended to make the Parliamentary Archives more accessible, there are concerns that the NA’s little-known ‘reclosure’ policy may result in records that were once readily available being removed from public access.
New Labour MP vs MMA fighter: Grappling with ego
Communities
By Tali Fraser
New Labour MP vs MMA fighter: Grappling with ego
A new Labour MP is set to go up against a professional MMA fighter, all in the name of charity. Will Stone tells Tali Fraser about the battle ahead, and why he has a 20 per cent chance of coming out on top
The New Tory MP Who Nearly Didn't Vote In The Leadership Contest
Political parties
By Harriet Symonds
The New Tory MP Who Nearly Didn't Vote In The Leadership Contest
The new youngest Conservative MP, Shivani Raja, talks to Harriet Symonds about her unlikely journey to Parliament, why she almost didn’t vote in the leadership election, and her crush on David Cameron. Photography by Elio Zhang
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Alicia Kearns MP Partner content
Parliament
By Total Politics Impact
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Alicia Kearns MP
Alicia Kearns MP entered the Commons in 2019 and rapidly made her mark, becoming the first woman to chair the Foreign Affairs Select Committee. As part of our Women in Westminster series, PoliticsHome sat down with Kearns to learn about her journey in politics and why she will never settle for “good enough”
Gavin Williamson vs The Bishops
Political parties
By Harriet Symonds
Gavin Williamson vs The Bishops
As hereditary peers are readied for the exit, Sir Gavin Williamson wants bishops to follow them out of the door. Harriet Symonds finds out if they have enough support to stay in the most secular Parliament in history. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall
Downing Street To Host Regular Government Briefings For MP Staff
Political parties
Downing Street To Host Regular Government Briefings For MP Staff
No10 has started hosting regular briefings for MPs' staff members in order to directly communicate the work being carried out by the Government.
Inside intel: parliamentary wisdom for new MPs
Parliament
By Chaminda Jayanetti
Inside intel: parliamentary wisdom for new MPs
From acing your maiden speech to handling mountains of mail, seasoned MPs share their tips with Chaminda Jayanetti
Purr Minister is back! Partner content
Social affairs
By Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Purr Minister is back!
Battersea’s search begins for Parliament’s top cat.
Labour MP Says 'Unthinking Conservatism' Makes Life Difficult For Working Parents In Parliament
Social affairs
Labour MP Says "Unthinking Conservatism" Makes Life Difficult For Working Parents In Parliament
Labour MP Josh Simons has said "unthinking institutional conservatism" continues to create barriers for parents working in Parliament, and wants to see improved paternity provisions for fathers in Westminster and across the UK.
Charities Suffer From APPG Rule Changes
Parliament
Charities Suffer From APPG Rule Changes
Charities are struggling to adapt to the “very difficult” process of establishing an All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) following recent rule changes.
“He still calls me ‘Miss’': The Josh Fenton-Glynn and Allison Gardner interview
Parliament
By Sophie Church
“He still calls me ‘Miss’": The Josh Fenton-Glynn and Allison Gardner interview
During the election, Josh Fenton-Glynn realised fellow Labour candidate Allison Gardner was his old science teacher. Now MPs, they speak to Sophie Church about their time at school and ambitions for Parliament
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Harriet Harman Partner content
Parliament
By Total Politics Impact
Women in Westminster: In Conversation With Harriet Harman
Before stepping down at the last election, Harriet Harman was the longest-serving woman MP, with over 40 years of service in the House. As part of our Women in Westminster series, PoliticsHome sat down with Harman to explore the changes she has witnessed and to talk about her hopes for the future
The Professor Will See You Now: Roughs and Riots
History
By Professor Philip Cowley
The Professor Will See You Now: Roughs and Riots
In an occasional series, Professor Philip Cowley offers a political science lesson for The House’s readers. This week: roughs and riots
Don’t Rush To Pass Bills And Make More Shoddy Laws, Labour Warned
Parliament
Don’t Rush To Pass Bills And Make More Shoddy Laws, Labour Warned
As the new Labour Government prepares to launch its legislative agenda, a leading left-leaning think tank is warning ministers to slow down passing new bills or risk putting more bad laws on the statute book.
How to catch – or avoid – the Speaker’s eye
Parliament
By Caroline Nokes MP
How to catch – or avoid – the Speaker’s eye
Whether you want to catch – or avoid – the Speaker’s eye, learn to talk without notes or intervene successfully, deputy speaker Caroline Nokes gives new MPs some sage advice
Politicians must not only observe the rules, but understand the principles behind them
Political parties
By Bernard Jenkin MP
Politicians must not only observe the rules, but understand the principles behind them
Keir Starmer says “rules really matter”. Yes, they do, but a sincere effort to comply with all the rules will not alone protect reputations.
Tory MP Harriet Cross on how ultra marathons prepared her for Westminster
Energy
By Tali Fraser
Tory MP Harriet Cross on how ultra marathons prepared her for Westminster
Ultramarathon runner and new MP Harriet Cross talks to Tali Fraser about how the election postponed her engagement, fighting for oil and gas jobs in her constituency, and settling into her second life. Photography by Louise Haywood-Schiefer
The Professor Will See You Now: Gnomes
Parliament
By Professor Philip Cowley
The Professor Will See You Now: Gnomes
In an occasional series, Professor Philip Cowley offers a political science lesson for The House’s readers. This week: gnomes
Rishi Sunak: Now is the time for the Conservative Party to come together
Political parties
By Rishi Sunak MP
Rishi Sunak: Now is the time for the Conservative Party to come together
This year has been a difficult one for the Conservative Party. We have had disappointing election results both nationally and locally. Too many good Conservatives have lost their seats. But I know that with our values and the determination of our members, we can win back the trust of the British people. We can and will deliver for our country once more.