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Ping Pong: Has the House of Lords become a House of opposition?
Ping Pong: Has the House of Lords become a House of opposition?
Parliament
By Sienna Rodgers
The House of Lords inflicted a record number of defeats on the government in the last parliamentary year. As a new session begins, Sienna Rodgers looks at why the relationship between the two chambers has become so tense
Inside Parliament’s Dragon’s Den
Parliament
By Natascha Engel
Inside Parliament’s Dragon’s Den
Pastimes: Woodturning with Church of England bishop Martin Seeley
Communities
By Rosamund Urwin
Pastimes: Woodturning with Church of England bishop Martin Seeley
British farmers are at the sharp end of the cost of living crisis – we must go further to support them
Economy
By Tim Farron MP
British farmers are at the sharp end of the cost of living crisis – we must go further to support them
Tribute to Bob Blizzard by Lawrie Quinn
Political parties
By Lawrie Quinn
Tribute to Bob Blizzard by Lawrie Quinn
The Welsh dimension: how the devolved nations found a role within our unwritten constitution
Political parties
By Craig Williams MP
The Welsh dimension: how the devolved nations found a role within our unwritten constitution
Brexit and Covid meant parliamentary scrutiny had to take a back seat – but ministers must recognise its value
Parliament
By Dr Hannah White
Brexit and Covid meant parliamentary scrutiny had to take a back seat – but ministers must recognise its value
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Could history be about to repeat itself in Northern Ireland?
Could history be about to repeat itself in Northern Ireland?
By Chaminda Jayanetti
Political parties
'A one-sided selective narrative': Toby Young reviews 'Chums'
'A one-sided selective narrative': Toby Young reviews 'Chums'
By Toby Young
Books & culture
The Neil Kinnock interview: “As long as I breathe, I’m going to be interested in the Labour Party”
The Neil Kinnock interview: “As long as I breathe, I’m going to be interested in the Labour Party”
By Sienna Rodgers
Political parties
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Downing Street “Haven’t Managed To Identify” Staff Who Abused Cleaners And Security
Political parties
Downing Street “Haven’t Managed To Identify” Staff Who Abused Cleaners And Security
Tory MPs Fear Boris Johnson Will Hang On But Cost Them Their Seats At The Next Election
Political parties
Tory MPs Fear Boris Johnson Will Hang On But Cost Them Their Seats At The Next Election
Campaigners Say The Government Must Stop Charging Migrants’ Children For British Citizenship
Home affairs
Campaigners Say The Government Must Stop Charging Migrants’ Children For British Citizenship
Tory MP Resigns From Home Office Over Sue Gray Report
Political parties
Tory MP Resigns From Home Office Over Sue Gray Report
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Ex-Iran detainee Anoosheh Ashoori: 'My heart is with the people I’ve left behind'
Foreign affairs
By Sienna Rodgers
Ex-Iran detainee Anoosheh Ashoori: "My heart is with the people I’ve left behind"
Sentenced to 10 years on spying charges, Anoosheh Ashoori returned from Iran on the same plane as Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe. He tells Sienna Rodgers about his ordeal and continuing fight for the remaining detainees
Elections to the House of Lords – 100 years of debate
Parliament
By Lord Lexden
Elections to the House of Lords – 100 years of debate
Which was the first government to try to reform the composition of the House of Lords by bringing in elected members?
Rules preventing women inheriting hereditary peerages should be changed
Social affairs
By Harriett Baldwin MP
Rules preventing women inheriting hereditary peerages should be changed
We are blessed to live in a new Elizabethan era; an era in which Her Majesty has long reigned over us and we celebrate her Platinum Jubilee with true devotion. In 2013, Royal Assent was given to the Succession to the Crown Act, ending the system of male heirs automatically inheriting the throne over female heirs.
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It will take political will to make Parliament better at its most important job – scrutinising legislation
Parliament
By Lord Norton of Louth
It will take political will to make Parliament better at its most important job – scrutinising legislation
Parliament is a core institution of the state because its assent is necessary for a measure of public policy to be the law. It is its capacity to say no that renders it a powerful body.
Where Are They Now? Melanie Onn
Parliament
By Laura Hutchinson
Where Are They Now? Melanie Onn
Labour MP for Great Grimsby, 2015 - 2019
The relationship between ministers and the civil service can be bumpy - but is the system still working?
Political parties
By Mark Rowe
The relationship between ministers and the civil service can be bumpy - but is the system still working?
The connection between civil servants and ministers has come under increased scrutiny after reports of tension over recent policy decisions.
It is vital we all understand the difference between the judiciary and legislature
Parliament
By Sir Stephen Irwin, Chair of the Independent Expert Panel
It is vital we all understand the difference between the judiciary and legislature
Since the appointment of the Independent Expert Panel some 18 months ago, it has been a privilege for me to see more closely the workings of Parliament. Over the same period, there have been some public concerns expressed about the relationship between the judges and the political process.
Extra Time: Paying women rugby professionals is long overdue
Culture
By Lord Triesman
Extra Time: Paying women rugby professionals is long overdue
Many sports federations do painfully little to advance to protect women's sport.
A remarkable study of the Tory Party’s divisions over Europe: Lord Cormack reviews 'Worm in the Apple'
Books & culture
By Lord Cormack
A remarkable study of the Tory Party’s divisions over Europe: Lord Cormack reviews 'Worm in the Apple'
An elegantly written masterclass in how to disagree agreeably, Lord Tugendhat's book charting the history of Conservative divisions over Europe is extraordinary
We must eliminate sexual harassment from Parliament
Parliament
By Thangam Debbonaire MP
We must eliminate sexual harassment from Parliament
Over the course of the last few weeks, we have once again seen news headlines about sexual harassment and other sexist behaviour in Parliament.
Lords Diary: Lord Janvrin
Parliament
By Lord Janvrin
Lords Diary: Lord Janvrin
Prorogation means a quieter week but includes a breakfast with Nicholas Coleridge who is heavily involved in the planning of the Platinum Jubilee and then a board committee meeting of the British Library.
Meet the British MPs who have opened their homes to Ukrainian refugees
Parliament
By Sienna Rodgers
Meet the British MPs who have opened their homes to Ukrainian refugees
MPs are among thousands of Britons offering accommodation to those fleeing war in Ukraine. But providing sanctuary means more than sprucing up the spare room. Three parliamentarians tell Sienna Rodgers about the challenges and rewards of opening their homes to refugees.
Too Much, Too Young: Are MPs getting younger?
Parliament
By Professor Philip Cowley
Too Much, Too Young: Are MPs getting younger?
Not old enough; too inexperienced - that’s the frequent complaint about the current House of Commons. But are MPs actually getting younger? Professor Philip Cowley reports.
Will replacing the Human Rights Act make it harder to access justice?
Social affairs
By Chaminda Jayanetti
Will replacing the Human Rights Act make it harder to access justice?
The government is running a consultation on its proposals to revise the Human Rights Act and replace it with a Bill of Rights. Chaminda Jayanetti argues the plans do not take into account just how hard it is to access justice across the UK
The Home Office – is it fit for purpose?
Home affairs
By Georgina Bailey
The Home Office – is it fit for purpose?
The Home Office is rarely out of the headlines, with perceived failings enraging campaigners and providing constant material for opponents and journalists. The question remains: is it fit for purpose? Georgina Bailey investigates
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