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Why Westminster’s biggest parliamentary group is calling for a commission on electoral reform
Why Westminster’s biggest parliamentary group is calling for a commission on electoral reform
Political parties
By Alex Sobel MP and Lizzi Collinge MP
Last week’s elections were a wake-up call for more reasons than one.
APPG visit to the Kurdistan Region in Iraq highlights the mutual benefits of working together
Foreign affairs
By John Slinger MP
APPG visit to the Kurdistan Region in Iraq highlights the mutual benefits of working together
A wry and candid memoir: Lord Brady reviews 'The End of an Era'
Books & culture
By Lord Brady
A wry and candid memoir: Lord Brady reviews 'The End of an Era'
Time for Action on Ovarian Cancer Partner content
Health
By AbbVie
Time for Action on Ovarian Cancer
In efforts to protect the UK and EU, the best must not become the enemy of the good
Defence
By Lord Dannatt
In efforts to protect the UK and EU, the best must not become the enemy of the good
Revitalising UK life sciences: a critical moment for health and economic growth Partner content
Health
By Sanofi
Revitalising UK life sciences: a critical moment for health and economic growth
The Tory push to ban the recording of non-crime hate incidents is wrong
Home affairs
By Baroness Lawrence
The Tory push to ban the recording of non-crime hate incidents is wrong
House magazine
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Labour Row Over “Brain Dead” NI Exemption for Indian Workers In Trade Deal
Labour Row Over “Brain Dead” NI Exemption for Indian Workers In Trade Deal
Economy
Labour Figures Grow Nervous About Net Zero After Reform Success
Labour Figures Grow Nervous About Net Zero After Reform Success
Environment
Blue Labour's Jonathan Rutherford Is Helping No 10 Find Purpose, Energy And A Story To Tell
Blue Labour's Jonathan Rutherford Is Helping No 10 Find Purpose, Energy And A Story To Tell
Political parties
Local Elections 2025: Reform Soars As Tories And Labour Suffer Bruising Results
Local Elections 2025: Reform Soars As Tories And Labour Suffer Bruising Results
Communities
How Reform UK Won: 'The More They Sing Our Tune, The More We Win'
How Reform UK Won: "The More They Sing Our Tune, The More We Win"
Political parties
Defeat in Runcorn was entirely avoidable – the Labour leadership must now change course
Defeat in Runcorn was entirely avoidable – the Labour leadership must now change course
By Richard Burgon MP
Political parties
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London’s super sewer shows that a bold vision and close collaboration can deliver infrastructure Partner content
Energy
By Tideway
London’s super sewer shows that a bold vision and close collaboration can deliver infrastructure
The Thames Tideway Tunnel – London’s new ‘super sewer’ – is now fully connected. As we look forward to a healthier future, it’s right to reflect on how this vital project has been delivered
We must widen the general public's access to financial advice
Economy
By Harriett Baldwin MP
We must widen the general public's access to financial advice
In her search for growth, the Chancellor is eyeing up the billions of pounds UK savers keep in cash for a rainy day.
Unlocking the potential of UK infrastructure – a pathway to growth and sustainability Partner content
Energy
By WSP
Unlocking the potential of UK infrastructure – a pathway to growth and sustainability
Investment in infrastructure is critical to achieving the Government’s missions of economic growth, housing, clean energy and net zero, says Paul Reilly, WSP’s new UK and Ireland President & Managing Director, in an interview with The House
'Valuable insights into a thin-skinned billionaire': Sarah Owen reviews 'Character Limit'
Books & culture
By Sarah Owen MP
'Valuable insights into a thin-skinned billionaire': Sarah Owen reviews 'Character Limit'
Kate Conger and Ryan Mac have produced a fascinating and important examination of Elon Musk's chaotic acquisition of Twitter
In Labour's search for meaning, its MPs will need to be patient
Communities
By Theo Bertram
In Labour's search for meaning, its MPs will need to be patient
Liz Kendall’s welfare cuts this week exposed an underlying tension in the Labour Party between fiscal necessity and political identity.
Modernising farm infrastructure with virtual fencing Partner content
Technology
By Nofence
Modernising farm infrastructure with virtual fencing
Modernising agricultural infrastructure is key to meeting the UK’s land use and environmental goals. Virtual fencing offers a scalable, cost-effective solution that enhances sustainability, improves farm efficiency, and supports nature recovery
A standardised reporting framework is needed to help farmers reduce their environmental impact Partner content
Environment
By Tesco
A standardised reporting framework is needed to help farmers reduce their environmental impact
Three-quarters of farmers are concerned by the lack of consistency in environmental standards and assurance and want to see greater commonality in how sustainability metrics are measured
Nobody wins from the broken welfare system in the long run – we owe those it traps to fix it
Health
By Jo White MP
Nobody wins from the broken welfare system in the long run – we owe those it traps to fix it
Last week, I met the parents of a young woman living independently, albeit with epilepsy and learning difficulties, who wants to do well in life.
Abolishing NHS England won’t solve anything
Health
By Lord Lansley
Abolishing NHS England won’t solve anything
NHS England should not continue in its current form. But Wes Streeting's 'moving deck chairs' abolition won't work.
Taking a chainsaw to NHS England is not the sign of a healthy state
Health
By Jennifer Dixon
Taking a chainsaw to NHS England is not the sign of a healthy state
Yes, NHS England needed to improve. But this wasn't the way to go about it.
Labour austerity will cost us dearly at the ballot box
Health
By Diane Abbott MP
Labour austerity will cost us dearly at the ballot box
Nobody would have guessed when he was running for the leadership of the Labour Party that, within months of actually becoming Prime Minister, Keir Starmer would be calling for £5bn cuts in the welfare budget, in particular payments to the disabled.
Peter Kyle is right to use ChatGPT – all ministers must embrace tech
Technology
By Sam Sharps
Peter Kyle is right to use ChatGPT – all ministers must embrace tech
Technology Secretary Peter Kyle has hit the headlines after his use of ChatGPT was revealed. But he is right to take advantage of AI and his colleagues would do well to follow his lead.
To make our roads safer, we need a crackdown on dodgy number plates
Communities
By Sarah Coombes MP
To make our roads safer, we need a crackdown on dodgy number plates
I had never heard of a ghost plate until about a month ago. I was standing on Kenrick Way – a busy A-road in my constituency – with our local police and crime commissioner (PCC) and the Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander.
The Petitions Committee is a vital reminder of the democratic mandates that MPs posses
Parliament
By Jamie Stone MP
The Petitions Committee is a vital reminder of the democratic mandates that MPs posses
As chair of the Petitions Committee, I see that its methods of working are rather different from those of other select committees in the House of Commons.
Investing in sustainable innovations to address pressing environmental challenges Partner content
Environment
By BASF
Investing in sustainable innovations to address pressing environmental challenges
Ahead of the publication of the government’s Industrial Strategy, the collaboration between BASF, Pulpex and its partners showcases industry’s tangible commitment to sustainable innovative solutions and the green transition.
Morocco can play a key role in the UK's clean energy mission
Energy
By Sir Nick Harvey
Morocco can play a key role in the UK's clean energy mission
Sourcing energy from a country with a guaranteed supply of sunshine and wind would help the government in its mission to bring down energy bills.
Let’s care for those who care for us – and end medical misogyny
Health
By Geeta Nargund
Let’s care for those who care for us – and end medical misogyny
The UK has the largest gender health gap in the G20 and the 12th largest globally. Until we understand the underlying reasons behind this ‘medical misogyny’ and find practical solutions, the NHS reform agenda is doomed to fail.
The Gulf is a key part of the Strategic Defence Review
Defence
By Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa
The Gulf is a key part of the Strategic Defence Review
The Strategic Defence Review provides a unique opportunity for the UK and Bahrain to further strengthen their historic relationship.
Our committee gives backbenchers the opportunity to vote on issues their parties might overlook
Parliament
By Bob Blackman MP
Our committee gives backbenchers the opportunity to vote on issues their parties might overlook
When the Backbench Business Committee was established in 2010, it was the first business committee of any kind in the House of Commons. Nearly 15 years later, the committee has played a vital role in the functioning of our parliamentary democracy.
Reshaping procedure: Exploring new ideas for improving parliamentary practices
Parliament
By Cat Smith MP
Reshaping procedure: Exploring new ideas for improving parliamentary practices
When you hear the word ‘procedure’ you probably think of standing orders, Erskine May and the MPs’ Guide to Procedure. But the Procedure Committee’s remit goes far beyond that.
Lord Lexden reviews: 'Clarissa, Muse to Power'
Books & culture
By Lord Lexden
Lord Lexden reviews: 'Clarissa, Muse to Power'
Drawing on the letters and diaries Clarissa Eden bequeathed to him upon her death age 101, Hugo Vickers reveals many secrets in this affectionate biography
Social prescribing: a UK innovation taking the world by storm Partner content
Health
By National Academy for Social Prescribing
Social prescribing: a UK innovation taking the world by storm
“Social prescribing” – an approach first widely implemented by GPs and community leaders in England – has now been adopted in more than 30 countries around the world
Magistrates are essential to an efficient family justice system
Home affairs
By Tracy Sortwell
Magistrates are essential to an efficient family justice system
In private law cases, magistrates determine what is in the best interests of children when parents are separating and cannot agree on arrangements.
We must end the social care vs NHS funding tug of war
Health
By Joe Robertson MP
We must end the social care vs NHS funding tug of war
No government in the last 30 years has managed to achieve the scale of change that is needed to reform social care.
EventsAll
Journey to Safety: Combatting Disability Hate Crime on Public Transport
2025
Surveyor's House, 12 Great George Street, SW1P 3AD
Journey to Safety: Combatting Disability Hate Crime on Public Transport
Starmer: One Year On
2025
Online
Starmer: One Year On
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
2025
Portcullis House
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
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