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Parliamentary Possibilities
Parliamentary Possibilities
Parliament
By Tony Grew
Tony Grew runs through the fraught history of Parliament’s restoration and renewal saga, and comes up with a proposal of his own for how to solve it.
The King’s coronation showed the world Britain treats the Jewish community with dignity and respect
Communities
By Baroness Merron
The King’s coronation showed the world Britain treats the Jewish community with dignity and respect
AI can help fight crime – but not if there’s a cost to civil liberties and the rule of law
Home affairs
By Baroness Hamwee
AI can help fight crime – but not if there’s a cost to civil liberties and the rule of law
The government must go further and faster to deliver jet zero
Transport
By Henry Smith MP
The government must go further and faster to deliver jet zero
Written with characteristic verve and skill: Lord Lexden reviews Antonia Fraser's 'Lady Caroline Lamb'
Books & culture
By Lord Lexden
Written with characteristic verve and skill: Lord Lexden reviews Antonia Fraser's 'Lady Caroline Lamb'
A humdinger of a first novel: Lord Vaizey reviews 'Whips'
Books & culture
By Lord Vaizey
A humdinger of a first novel: Lord Vaizey reviews 'Whips'
The rise of deepfake porn is devastating for women – we must go further to crack down on this technology
Home affairs
By Laura Bates
The rise of deepfake porn is devastating for women – we must go further to crack down on this technology
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Greater devolution is not an option, it is a necessity
Greater devolution is not an option, it is a necessity
By John Stevenson MP
Communities
The George Freeman interview: 'It would be extraordinary' if a deal on Horizon can't be negotiated
The George Freeman interview: "It would be extraordinary" if a deal on Horizon can't be negotiated
By Sophie Church
Technology
The rise of deepfake porn is devastating for women – we must go further to crack down on this technology
The rise of deepfake porn is devastating for women – we must go further to crack down on this technology
By Laura Bates
Home affairs
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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
Obesity is damaging the nation’s health and wealth
Health
By Maggie Throup MP
Obesity is damaging the nation’s health and wealth
Frustrated Peers Say 4AM Sitting For Illegal Migration Bill Should Have Been Avoidable
Political parties
Frustrated Peers Say 4AM Sitting For Illegal Migration Bill Should Have Been Avoidable
My visit to Parliament gave me a vibrant lesson in the value of democracy
Parliament
By Gene Simmons
My visit to Parliament gave me a vibrant lesson in the value of democracy
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The Slow Death of Parliamentary Scrutiny
History
By Dr Alice Lilly
The Slow Death of Parliamentary Scrutiny
One of Parliament’s core roles is to scrutinise policy and legislation. Dr Alice Lilly from the Institute for Government finds that with a Commons that has limited time to look at bills in detail, and an overworked second chamber, it is struggling to do its job properly. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall
What The Coronation Means
History
By Andrew Gimson
What The Coronation Means
Andrew Gimson takes us on a tour of coronations past and reveals how, far from being an affront to democracy, the ceremony will act as an affirmation of it
The Baroness Benjamin interview: 'When you smile, you are a winner'
Home affairs
By Tali Fraser
The Baroness Benjamin interview: "When you smile, you are a winner"
Arriving in Britain as a young girl from Trinidad, much-loved children’s TV presenter Baroness Floella Benjamin never expected to have any kind of relationship with the King, let alone play a key role in his coronation ceremony. She tells Tali Fraser about their connection to the Commonwealth, being let down on Windrush and why it pays to keep smiling. Photography by Louise Haywood-Schiefer
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Artists need protection from the threat posed by AI generated music
Technology
By Jamie Njoku-Goodwin
Artists need protection from the threat posed by AI generated music
It’s crucial that people using music to train AI technologies respect copyright and gain consent from the original music makers
'AI is far from the only emerging technology': The disruptive innovations on Parliament's agenda
Technology
By James O'Malley
"AI is far from the only emerging technology": The disruptive innovations on Parliament's agenda
The AI revolution and many other advances are upon us, but are we ready for the consequences? James O’Malley takes a look at the disruptive and potentially transformative new technologies heading for Parliament’s in-tray. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall
A book of formidable detail: Lord Howell reviews 'The Future of Geography'
Books & culture
By Lord Howell
A book of formidable detail: Lord Howell reviews 'The Future of Geography'
Tim Marshall brings his much praised mastery of geography, politics and history up into the realms of the lawless final frontier of space
Tribute to Karen Lumley
Obituaries
By Rachel Maclean MP
Tribute to Karen Lumley
Kind, compassionate and determined, Karen Lumley was a woman of huge character and fantastic hairstyles, who set a shining example in her dedication to public service
Lords Diary: Baroness Hoey
Brexit
By Baroness Hoey
Lords Diary: Baroness Hoey
In the run up to recess the bills came thick and fast
We must come together to make the UK a world leader on LGBT+ rights once more
Social affairs
By Angela Eagle MP and Elliot Colburn MP
We must come together to make the UK a world leader on LGBT+ rights once more
Every June, countries around the world celebrate Pride Month. We honour those who fought and indeed continue to fight to end anti-LGBT+ discrimination and oppression, as well as celebrating the value and power of human diversity.
The National Bus Strategy will fail without greater funding and support
Transport
By Iain Stewart MP
The National Bus Strategy will fail without greater funding and support
Buses are by far Britain’s most popular mode of public transport. They are particularly important to the young, old, and disadvantaged in our society. Yet our buses punch far below their weight in the public imagination and garner far less love and attention than they deserve.
A bad track record: How the promise of light rail transport systems has been forgotten
Transport
By Rob Merrick
A bad track record: How the promise of light rail transport systems has been forgotten
The government has promised to look at how light rail can give commuters around the country reliable and clean transport options. But a new scheme hasn’t opened since 2004. Rob Merrick explains why we can’t get them up and running
Hosting the Rugby World Cup in 2025 will supercharge growth for women’s sport across the country
Communities
By Tracey Crouch MP and Sarah Hunter
Hosting the Rugby World Cup in 2025 will supercharge growth for women’s sport across the country
Women’s sport is growing – fast. More people are playing, participating and watching than ever before.
In Brief: Transport
Energy
By Grant Hill-Cawthorne
In Brief: Transport
In an occasional series, staff from Parliament’s libraries give The House choice nuggets from the archives. This week, Professor Grant Hill-Cawthorne, librarian of the House of Commons and managing director of research and information, looks at transport
The CalMac ferries fiasco has been devastating for Scotland’s fragile island economies
Transport
By Brian Wilson
The CalMac ferries fiasco has been devastating for Scotland’s fragile island economies
It was a momentous day on 22 November 2017 at the Ferguson shipyard on the Lower Clyde. The pipes played. Little children waved their Saltires while no less a personage than Nicola Sturgeon descended to perform the launch of the MV Glen Sannox, proud addition to the Caledonian MacBrayne fleet.
Disabled people must be at the heart of decision making to deliver more accessible transport
Transport
By Baroness Grey-Thompson
Disabled people must be at the heart of decision making to deliver more accessible transport
I don’t want special treatment, I just want the same miserable experience of commuting as everyone else
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Engineering a Better World

Engineering a Better World

The Engineering a Better World podcast series from The House magazine and the IET is back for series two! New host Jonn Elledge discusses with parliamentarians and industry experts how technology and engineering can provide policy solutions to our changing world.

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