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Widespread protests in China could mark the beginning of the end for the CCP
Widespread protests in China could mark the beginning of the end for the CCP
Foreign affairs
By Lord Alton
Recent protests in China are ostensibly about the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP’s) authoritarian zero-Covid policies. But they also speak to a simmering discontent and pent-up anger at the general brutality of the Chinese regime and its Orwellian attitude towards protest and dissent.
Pastimes: Lord Moore's love of trail hunting
Culture
By Rosamund Urwin
Pastimes: Lord Moore's love of trail hunting
Seeing double: Meet the identical twins working inside Parliament
Communities
By Sophie Church
Seeing double: Meet the identical twins working inside Parliament
Tales from the crypt: The controversies behind the Chapel of St Mary Undercroft
History
By Graham Seel
Tales from the crypt: The controversies behind the Chapel of St Mary Undercroft
The National Security Bill will give us the tools needed to counter modern threats
Defence
By Baroness Manningham-Buller
The National Security Bill will give us the tools needed to counter modern threats
Hidden history: Parliament's secret Second World War munitions factory
History
By Zoe Crowther
Hidden history: Parliament's secret Second World War munitions factory
Secrets of the ballot box: 150 years of voting in private
Political parties
By Lord Lexden
Secrets of the ballot box: 150 years of voting in private
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What’s in a constituency name?
What’s in a constituency name?
By Professor Philip Cowley
Political parties
The Chris Bryant interview: 'It is a bizarre irony that I am chair of the Committee on Standards'
The Chris Bryant interview: "It is a bizarre irony that I am chair of the Committee on Standards"
By Tali Fraser
Political parties
How a public inquiry into contaminated blood exposed decades of denial
How a public inquiry into contaminated blood exposed decades of denial
By Tom Sasse
Health
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We need reform of the legislative process to empower Parliament
Parliament
By Jess Sargeant
We need reform of the legislative process to empower Parliament
Record NHS Hospital Waiting Times, Tory And Labour MPs Suspended, Strikes Disrupt Flights
Health
Record NHS Hospital Waiting Times, Tory And Labour MPs Suspended, Strikes Disrupt Flights
Unions Accuse Government Of Refusing To Engage To End Strike Deadlock
Transport
Unions Accuse Government Of Refusing To Engage To End Strike Deadlock
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The Nadine Dorries interview: 'If I didn’t have a thick skin, I would be dead by now'
Political parties
By Tali Fraser
The Nadine Dorries interview: "If I didn’t have a thick skin, I would be dead by now"
Newly returned to the backbenches, former culture secretary Nadine Dorries tells Tali Fraser there are plenty more political scraps to come - and that she’s still Boris Johnson’s biggest cheerleader. Photography by Baldo Sciacca.
Ministers could act now to address the chaos on our railways
Transport
By Louise Haigh MP
Ministers could act now to address the chaos on our railways
This month on one of the major rail routes in the country – TransPennine Express – connecting towns and cities across the North, hundreds of services have been cancelled. For tens of thousands of people it has made rail travel next to impossible, and the cost to the regional economy is huge.
Where Are They Now? Eleanor Smith
Political parties
By Seun Matiluko
Where Are They Now? Eleanor Smith
In 1968 a man gave a speech at a Conservative Party meeting in which he warned that one day “the Black man will have the whip hand over the white man”. He was Enoch Powell, MP for Wolverhampton South West, and his infamous “Rivers of Blood” speech would stoke the fires of racism in Britain. Nearly 50 years later, Eleanor Smith became Wolverhampton South West’s first Black MP.
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Where Are They Now? Sir Hugh Bayley
Parliament
By Sophie Church
Where Are They Now? Sir Hugh Bayley
Sir Hugh Bayley, Labour MP for York, 1992 – 1997, City of York 1997 – 2010 and York Central 2010 – 2015.
Barry is showing how the power of local community can drive regeneration
Communities
By Luke Stanley, Senior researcher at Onward
Barry is showing how the power of local community can drive regeneration
When you think of Barry, the first things that leap to mind are its gorgeous coastline, the renowned tourist attractions, and, of course, Gavin and Stacey. But Barry has something even more profound going for it: a strong community committed to improving its town.
An uncrowned monarch and a state opening
History
By Baroness Hayter and Elise Kitching
An uncrowned monarch and a state opening
The United Kingdom has had a very busy political year, making future generations’ history and politics lessons highly complicated but instructive. Within two months, the country saw three prime ministers, two monarchs, three chancellors and several U-turns, all on top of an economic crisis. During all the political turmoil and uncertainty, the demand for a general election has become more vocal, even if undesirable to some.
'A first class read': Lord Howell reviews 'Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America'
Books & culture
By Lord Howell
'A first class read': Lord Howell reviews 'Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America'
Maggie Haberman has produced a well-informed examination of how a great democracy was pushed to the brink – yet fundamental questions as to what made Donald Trump’s rise to power possible are left unanswered
Historical precedent: How historians influence politics
History
By Andrew Southam
Historical precedent: How historians influence politics
If today’s politics is tomorrow’s history, then perhaps our ministers would be wise to pay more attention to those writing the books, as Andrew Southam reports.
'Fascinating': Flick Drummond reviews 'In the Shadows'
Books & culture
By Flick Drummond MP
'Fascinating': Flick Drummond reviews 'In the Shadows'
Lord Ashcroft's history of the Intelligence Corps is both insightful and enjoyable
The Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme has brought deeper understanding of our services across the House
Defence
By James Gray MP
The Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme has brought deeper understanding of our services across the House
The large number of frontbench graduates of the scheme is a testament to its value
'We are the moles within Parliament': Exploring the enigmatic work of parliamentary agents
History
By Sophie Church
"We are the moles within Parliament": Exploring the enigmatic work of parliamentary agents
Parliamentary agents have been working in Parliament for nearly 200 years, but their role is shrouded in mystery. Sophie Church hears from one parliamentary agent, Richard Bull, about his profession
Homes for Ukraine scheme risks falling at the final hurdle
Communities
By Krish Kandiah
Homes for Ukraine scheme risks falling at the final hurdle
The United Kingdom stands on the edge of a historic moment. Government and civil society together have welcomed and supported Ukrainian refugees with an innovative and cost-effective sponsorship scheme.
'Unconvincing': Baroness Gisela Stuart reviews 'All Quiet on the Western Front'
Books & culture
By Baroness Gisela Stuart of Edgbaston
'Unconvincing': Baroness Gisela Stuart reviews 'All Quiet on the Western Front'
Despite high expectations – and its powerful soundtrack and impressive cast – this intensely frustrating film left me cold
Levelling up remains at the heart of the government’s plans despite the change of personnel
Communities
By Dehenna Davison MP
Levelling up remains at the heart of the government’s plans despite the change of personnel
It has been a time of change. I was appointed levelling up minister eight weeks ago and have already seen a couple of faces come and go. But there is one thing that hasn’t changed – this government’s mission to level up the country.
'Grisly': Alistair Carmichael reviews 'Executions'
Books & culture
By Alistair Carmichael MP
'Grisly': Alistair Carmichael reviews 'Executions'
This well curated exhibition exploring the history of public execution in London has a few gruesome moments but – thankfully – lacks the horror of contemporary capital punishment
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