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Articles tagged with: Westminster
Trussworld: What is life like for the former PM?
Home affairs
By Tali Fraser
Trussworld: What is life like for the former PM?
Liz Truss will take her place among other former PMs at the Cenotaph, unabashed at the brevity of her time in No 10 or the manner of her departure. Tali Fraser reports on the former Tory leader’s plans for the future
Westminster's Twitter addiction: what would it take to kill off X?
Technology
By Charlotte Tosti
Westminster's Twitter addiction: what would it take to kill off X?
Westminster loves to moan about the social media platform formerly known as Twitter even as it becomes ever less useful to politicians and journalists alike. What would it take to finally kill off X and what would replace it?
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.
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
How a new Parliament building could become a dreadful reality
History
By JS Curl
How a new Parliament building could become a dreadful reality
If the doomsayers are right, and Parliament burns down or is forced to relocate entirely, what comes next? Architectural historian Professor James Stevens Curl explains how the current structure came to be – and explains why he fears the worst in the future.
Deeply problematic and toxic culture in Westminster cannot go on
Parliament
By Debbie Abrahams MP
Deeply problematic and toxic culture in Westminster cannot go on
In just under a week’s time, MPs will have the chance to vote through new rules aimed at better protecting staff from Members accused of sexual or violent misconduct.
Remembering and forgetting
Culture
By Dr Francis Young
Remembering and forgetting
Coronations are infrequent events, and that is why the ceremony is prone to dramatic evolution, writes Dr Francis Young
Inter-Parliamentary Union forges connections with foreign parliaments
Foreign affairs
By Karen Bradley MP
Inter-Parliamentary Union forges connections with foreign parliaments
As the newly elected British Group Inter-Parliamentary Union (BGIPU) chair, I look forward to being able to provide as many opportunities as possible for United Kingdom MPs and peers to engage with their counterparts worldwide.
Welcome to Thorney Island, a London landmark you may never have known existed
History
By Sophie Church
Welcome to Thorney Island, a London landmark you may never have known existed
Many are surprised to learn that Westminster sits on an ancient island in the Thames. Sophie Church hears from a Thorney Island Society member about the area’s unique history
Westminster Is Addicted To Twitter, But Can It Live Without It?
Political parties
Westminster Is Addicted To Twitter, But Can It Live Without It?
When the political upheaval of partygate, the fall of two prime ministers and the appointment of a third, a porn-watching MP and numerous misconduct allegations tore through Westminster this year, there were few in Whitehall who weren’t refreshing their Twitter feeds every few seconds for their latest fix of the drama.
Tribute to Baroness Couttie by Nickie Aiken
Obituaries
By Nickie Aiken MP
Tribute to Baroness Couttie by Nickie Aiken
Baroness Couttie
25 September 1962 - 12 December 2022
Former leader of Westminster Council who did not let cancer stop her making a full contribution in the Lords.
Seeing double: Meet the identical twins working inside Parliament
Communities
By Sophie Church
Seeing double: Meet the identical twins working inside Parliament
Identical twins Robert and Neil Faust work together in Parliament, often leading to confusion over who is who. The brothers speak to Sophie Church about their experiences
Ian Blackford Is Standing Down As SNP Leader in Westminster
Political parties
Ian Blackford Is Standing Down As SNP Leader in Westminster
Ian Blackford is standing down as the Westminster leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) in the House of Commons, saying it is the "right time for fresh leadership".
King Charles Praises Parliament As 'Living Instrument Of Our Democracy' In Westminster Hall Speech
Home affairs
King Charles Praises Parliament As "Living Instrument Of Our Democracy" In Westminster Hall Speech
King Charles III has praised Parliament as the “living and breathing instrument of our democracy” as he addressed parliamentarians at a ceremony in Westminster Hall for the first time as Head of State.
The Rise and Fall of Boris Johnson: Whitehall versus Westminster
Parliament
By David Howarth and Colin Talbot
The Rise and Fall of Boris Johnson: Whitehall versus Westminster
At the heart of British government there is a paradox. Who rules, and with what authority? To which the answer has always been a both / and – Westminster and Whitehall.
Forty years ago Ronald Reagan’s words inspired a generation – his belief in democracy is still as relevant today
Parliament
By Richard Graham MP
Forty years ago Ronald Reagan’s words inspired a generation – his belief in democracy is still as relevant today
Old speeches rarely age well. But there are exceptions, and on its 40th anniversary, Ronald Reagan's speech in the Palace of Westminster on 8 June 1982 should be essential reading for all of us who care about the future of democracy.
Westminster should be no exception to 21st century workplace rules if we are to root out misogyny and sexism
Parliament
By Baroness Morgan of Cotes
Westminster should be no exception to 21st century workplace rules if we are to root out misogyny and sexism
Is Westminster such an exceptional working environment that modern HR practices should not apply?
Kwasi Kwarteng Says 'Bad Apples' To Blame For Sexism In Westminster
Political parties
Kwasi Kwarteng Says "Bad Apples" To Blame For Sexism In Westminster
Kwasi Kwarteng has insisted that Parliament is a safe place for women as he denied there was a widespread culture of sexism.
The Rundown Podcast: MPs Are Tired Of Westminster's Misogyny Problem
Parliament
The Rundown Podcast: MPs Are Tired Of Westminster's Misogyny Problem
Conservative MP Caroline Nokes and Labour MP Abena Oppong-Asare join PoliticsHome's Eleanor Langford and Noa Hoffman to discuss sexism, misogyny and sexual misconduct in parliament on this week's episode of The Rundown.
Do I think there is more than one James Whitehouse in Westminster today? Sadly yes: Caroline Nokes reviews 'Anatomy of a Scandal'
Books & culture
By Caroline Nokes MP
Do I think there is more than one James Whitehouse in Westminster today? Sadly yes: Caroline Nokes reviews 'Anatomy of a Scandal'
Whilst parts of this Netflix drama are laughably inaccurate, Anatomy of a Scandal’s portrayal of the entitled arrogance of some male Members of Parliament, and the distain with which women in politics are still held, is both realistic and disturbing.
Minister Says Westminster Has A 'Fundamental Problem' With Work Culture As MPs Reckon With Sexism Scandal
Culture
Minister Says Westminster Has A "Fundamental Problem" With Work Culture As MPs Reckon With Sexism Scandal
There is a “fundamental problem” with Westminster work culture, which has been created by a “poisonous” mix of drinking and long hours, the defence secretary Ben Wallace has said.
Boris Johnson Says There Is 'No Place' For Sexism In Parliament After Misogyny Complaints
Communities
Boris Johnson Says There Is "No Place" For Sexism In Parliament After Misogyny Complaints
Boris Johnson has said MPs should treat each other with "respect" after a row over a culture of sexism and misogyny in Parliament.
Commons Speaker Demands Meeting With Mail On Sunday Editor Over 'Misogynistic' Angela Rayner Story
Political parties
Commons Speaker Demands Meeting With Mail On Sunday Editor Over "Misogynistic" Angela Rayner Story
Sir Lindsay Hoyle has criticised comments made to the Mail on Sunday about deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner for being "demeaning" and "offensive" to women, and demanded a meeting with the newspaper's editor.
Westminster Repair Bill Could Reach £22bn And Take 76 Years If MPs And Peers Don't Decant
Political parties
By John Johnston
Westminster Repair Bill Could Reach £22bn And Take 76 Years If MPs And Peers Don't Decant
An extensive new report has claimed costs for the vital repair works could soar if MPs choose to remain in the Palace of Westminster.