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Lord Frost Interview: 'I book restaurants under a different name so it doesn't attract attention'
Lord Frost Interview: "I book restaurants under a different name so it doesn't attract attention"
Brexit
By John Johnston
The former chief Brexit negotiator explains how the new Prime Minister can finally secure the benefits of leaving the European Union – and reveals the personal impact of his meteoric rise through British politics
Strike disruption threatens to damage the UK’s reputation as a reliable trade partner
Transport
By Huw Merriman MP
Strike disruption threatens to damage the UK’s reputation as a reliable trade partner
Equity must be a priority in the HIV Action Plan
Health
By Mercy Shibemba
Equity must be a priority in the HIV Action Plan
'Magnificently indiscreet': Lord Lexden reviews the last of Henry ‘Chips’ Channon’s diaries
Books & culture
By Lord Lexden
'Magnificently indiscreet': Lord Lexden reviews the last of Henry ‘Chips’ Channon’s diaries
Setting out a vision for long-term NHS reform will win goodwill of frontline staff
Health
By Jeremy Hunt MP
Setting out a vision for long-term NHS reform will win goodwill of frontline staff
In an increasingly volatile world, Britain must put security and resilience front and centre
Defence
By Alicia Kearns MP
In an increasingly volatile world, Britain must put security and resilience front and centre
A century of the 1922 Committee
Parliament
By Andrew Southam
A century of the 1922 Committee
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Red Lines: The key sources of internal party tension at Labour Conference ’22
Red Lines: The key sources of internal party tension at Labour Conference ’22
By Sienna Rodgers
Political parties
Penny Mordaunt interview: 'Other people are confused about what I think about things, but that's their affair'
Penny Mordaunt interview: 'Other people are confused about what I think about things, but that's their affair'
By Tali Fraser
Political parties
Angela Rayner interview: 'The Labour Party belongs to its members – we should remember that'
Angela Rayner interview: 'The Labour Party belongs to its members – we should remember that'
By Sienna Rodgers
Political parties
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Senior Tories Admit Conference Chaos Has Been “Very Damaging” For The Party
Political parties
Senior Tories Admit Conference Chaos Has Been “Very Damaging” For The Party
Kwasi Kwarteng Still Won't Commit To Bringing Spending Plans Forward After Apparent U-Turn
Economy
Kwasi Kwarteng Still Won't Commit To Bringing Spending Plans Forward After Apparent U-Turn
Tory MPs Turn On Suella Braverman After She Accused 45p Tax Rebels Of A 'Coup'
Home affairs
Tory MPs Turn On Suella Braverman After She Accused 45p Tax Rebels Of A "Coup"
Tory Rebels Planning Crisis Talks On Truss's Leadership Amid Fears Of 1997-Style Wipeout
Political parties
Tory Rebels Planning Crisis Talks On Truss's Leadership Amid Fears Of 1997-Style Wipeout
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Difficult decisions lie ahead over the Ukrainian refugee scheme
Foreign affairs
By Lord Harrington
Difficult decisions lie ahead over the Ukrainian refugee scheme
When I last spoke to The House about the Homes for Ukraine scheme, I marked success in terms of bringing down visa processing times from several weeks to a few days. Six months on from the start of the Russian invasion, we can now mark success as 120,000 Ukrainians living in safety in the United Kingdom – welcoming and supporting a population bigger than the average parliamentary constituency.
The Ex-Files: What should former prime ministers do with the rest of their lives?
History
By Robert Hutton
The Ex-Files: What should former prime ministers do with the rest of their lives?
One day you’re feted by world leaders and fawning staff, the next you’re out on your ear. So what should a former premier do with the rest of their life? Robert Hutton explores the options
'A party for drunks and a press conference': Tanya Gold reflects on Conservative Party Conference
Political parties
By Tanya Gold
'A party for drunks and a press conference': Tanya Gold reflects on Conservative Party Conference
Like a moth to the flame, Tanya Gold finds herself drawn once again to the nihilistic glamour that is Conservative Party Conference.
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Known Unknowns: The Conservative Party's first Conference under Liz Truss
Political parties
By Paul Goodman
Known Unknowns: The Conservative Party's first Conference under Liz Truss
As the Conservatives head to Birmingham, Paul Goodman sets the scene for the party’s first Conference under new leader Liz Truss
My Conservative Manifesto: Tom Hunt sets out his vision for SEND provision
Health
By Tom Hunt MP
My Conservative Manifesto: Tom Hunt sets out his vision for SEND provision
Getting SEND provision right from early years is vital to help children with special needs
Mrs Crackenthorpe's Diary – 2 October edition
Political parties
By Mrs Crackenthorpe
Mrs Crackenthorpe's Diary – 2 October edition
Ah, Birmingham. Mrs C is virtually hyperventilating at the prospect of joining the Conservatives again as they congregate in our (allegedly) Second City. As a history buff and art lover, the opportunity to visit the All Bar One and see the newly unveiled “four lads in jeans” statue in person is absolutely not to be missed.
Privileges Committee rejects Lord Pannick criticisms of Boris Johnson probe
Parliament
By The House magazine
Privileges Committee rejects Lord Pannick criticisms of Boris Johnson probe
In the latest issue of The House magazine, a bumper edition for Conservative Conference 2022, we offer the latest parliamentary news...
Lords Diary: Lord Howell
Economy
By Lord Howell
Lords Diary: Lord Howell
The captains and the kings depart, the grief fades a little and all the ugly dilemmas resurface at speed. Inevitably at the top of the list come big spending, high debt, rapid inflation and a sinking pound (at least for the moment).
Tax cuts will boost growth and help households and businesses with the energy crisis
Economy
By John Redwood MP
Tax cuts will boost growth and help households and businesses with the energy crisis
The Conservative Party has been rejuvenated by a change of leader. Liz Truss has emerged with strong support from the membership, with a new agenda fashioned to the spirit of the times.
'Brilliantly realised': Lord Vaizey reviews 'This England'
Books & culture
By Lord Vaizey
'Brilliantly realised': Lord Vaizey reviews 'This England'
Well-written and totally absorbing, this six-part drama depicting events from the first lockdown is played to perfection
'A sorry story of ambition and vanity': Lord Robertson reviews 'Labour’s Civil Wars'
Books & culture
By Lord Robertson
'A sorry story of ambition and vanity': Lord Robertson reviews 'Labour’s Civil Wars'
Patrick Diamond and Giles Radice’s vivid account of Labour’s many civil wars should make sobering reading for the current crop of feuding Conservative MPs
'Insightful': Baroness Smith reviews 'Harold Wilson: The Winner'
Books & culture
By Baroness Smith of Basildon
'Insightful': Baroness Smith reviews 'Harold Wilson: The Winner'
A detailed and thorough account drawing on previously unavailable sources, Nick Thomas-Symonds’ biography of Harold Wilson offers fresh insights into one of Labour’s greatest prime ministers
Committee Corner – Work and Pensions Committee chair Stephen Timms on his in-tray
Communities
By Stephen Timms MP
Committee Corner – Work and Pensions Committee chair Stephen Timms on his in-tray
Amid a cost of living crisis and stretched public services, the next 12 months will be busy for Parliament’s select committees. Labour chairs set out their priorities – next up, Stephen Timms
Labour’s next manifesto must tackle the harm caused by gambling
Culture
By Carolyn Harris MP
Labour’s next manifesto must tackle the harm caused by gambling
It was a Labour government that introduced current gambling legislation in 2005, but few could have foreseen the damage that was to come.
Conference Voyages: former Labour leaders Tony Blair and Neil Kinnock
Political parties
By Patrick Kidd
Conference Voyages: former Labour leaders Tony Blair and Neil Kinnock
A stale whiff hangs over the government, which has been in power for more than a decade and trailed in the opinion polls for months.
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