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Marie Le Conte speaks to Parliamentarians to find out more about the human side of politics. This week, Labour MP Thangam Debbonaire on bad advice, her book addiction and learning to interrogate herself
We can future-proof rail if the government is prepared to listen to rail users, invest wisely and think big, says Lilian Greenwood
Nusrat Ghani's broad portfolio covers everything from busses and taxis to HS2, the enormous rail project that’s lately been called into question by aspirants for the Conservative leadership. She sits down with Geoffrey Lyons to discuss diversity, engineering, and why HS2’s naysayers will soon change their tune
HS2 is a white elephant which has little to offer most of the country, writes Esther McVey
HS2 unlocks opportunities for Birmingham and the north. We don’t have to choose between that and improved northern infrastructure to open up the London economic log jam, writes Jess Phillips
Too many new parents are being forced back to work too soon. We must change the law to give them the flexibility and support they deserve, writes David Linden
Bedtime stories improve children’s educational attainment, and it has even more impact when Dad reads it, write David Lammy and Steve Double
The strategy must support council funding and increase passenger numbers, says Baroness Randerson
Aged just 40, Matt Hancock could soon become the youngest prime minister since William Pitt the Younger. But the Health Secretary believes he has the experience and energy to deliver Brexit – and then help his party “embrace modern Britain”. He talks to Sebastian Whale
After the chastening experience of her first leadership contest, Andrea Leadsom believes she is in a good place to run to be Prime Minister for a second time. With a plan that she insists will see Brexit delivered by 31 October, and a strong message on tackling climate change, the former Leader of the House is trying to get the word out there. She speaks to Sebastian Whale
Westminster Hall is the oldest remaining part of the Mother of all Parliaments. In the latest in her series on the history of the Hall, Guinevere Poncia looks back on the key addresses from foreign leaders
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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