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It will take political will to make Parliament better at its most important job – scrutinising legislation
It will take political will to make Parliament better at its most important job – scrutinising legislation
Parliament
By Lord Norton of Louth
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.
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
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"
Where Are They Now? Melanie Onn
Parliament
By Laura Hutchinson
Where Are They Now? Melanie Onn
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?
Elections to the House of Lords – 100 years of debate
Parliament
By Lord Lexden
Elections to the House of Lords – 100 years of debate
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
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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
Meet the British MPs who have opened their homes to Ukrainian refugees
Meet the British MPs who have opened their homes to Ukrainian refugees
By Sienna Rodgers
Parliament
'A one-sided selective narrative': Toby Young reviews 'Chums'
'A one-sided selective narrative': Toby Young reviews 'Chums'
By Toby Young
Books & culture
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MPs Left Puzzled At “Abba Party” Being Abandoned By Sue Gray Investigation
Political parties
MPs Left Puzzled At “Abba Party” Being Abandoned By Sue Gray Investigation
Government Expected To Announce Windfall Tax On Oil And Gas The Day After Partygate Report
Economy
Government Expected To Announce Windfall Tax On Oil And Gas The Day After Partygate Report
The Climate and Ecology Bill gives us real hope of reversing the world's environmental crisis
Environment
By Lord Redesdale
The Climate and Ecology Bill gives us real hope of reversing the world's environmental crisis
Tory MPs Expect Boris Johnson To Survive Gray Report But Warn That Next Election Will Be Lost
Political parties
Tory MPs Expect Boris Johnson To Survive Gray Report But Warn That Next Election Will Be Lost
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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.
The Neil Kinnock interview: “As long as I breathe, I’m going to be interested in the Labour Party”
Political parties
By Sienna Rodgers
The Neil Kinnock interview: “As long as I breathe, I’m going to be interested in the Labour Party”
Lord Kinnock may not have made it to No 10, but he remains a totemic presence in Labour. He shares with Sienna Rodgers his analysis of leaders past and present – and what the party must do to secure a successful future
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.
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The Secret Caseworker: 'My pay has not increased in line with my workload'
Social affairs
By The Secret Caseworker
The Secret Caseworker: "My pay has not increased in line with my workload"
As the first port of call for constituency matters somewhere in the south of England, the Secret Caseworker takes us through a typically gruelling day
Mrs Crackenthorpe's Diary
Parliament
By Mrs Crackenthorpe
Mrs Crackenthorpe's Diary
The Easter break seems not to have soothed MPs’ nerves, with everyone on most scratchy form as they braced for Parliament to be prorogued. As ever, Mrs C was kept busy by her informants’ raucous and ridiculous rumours. Of the tea I can spill publicly, here’s what’s perked my interest this week…
Do I think there is more than one James Whitehouse in Westminster today? Sadly yes: Caroline Nokes reviews 'Anatomy of a Scandal'
Books & culture
By Caroline Nokes MP
Do I think there is more than one James Whitehouse in Westminster today? Sadly yes: Caroline Nokes reviews 'Anatomy of a Scandal'
Whilst parts of this Netflix drama are laughably inaccurate, Anatomy of a Scandal’s portrayal of the entitled arrogance of some male Members of Parliament, and the distain with which women in politics are still held, is both realistic and disturbing.
Extra Time: How Tracey Crouch can save football
Culture
By Lord Triesman
Extra Time: How Tracey Crouch can save football
The tripwires for Tracey Crouch’s excellent Fan-Led Review of Football Governance were the vain-glorious announcement of the “European Super League”, the collapse of Bury FC and near-insolvency of 45 other clubs, the pandemic and, of course, a Conservative manifesto commitment likely to figure in the Queen’s Speech.
Should the government be doing more to help millions of households facing the worst cost of living crisis in decades?
Economy
By Sheila Amedodah
Should the government be doing more to help millions of households facing the worst cost of living crisis in decades?
Britain faces its worst cost of living crisis for decades, exacerbated by the war in Ukraine and the pandemic. Pressure is mounting for more action from government. Sheila Amedodah from Dods Political Intelligence analyses the issues.
Parliament Must Consider The Impact Of Net-Zero Policies On People's Lifestyles
Economy
By Craig Mackinlay MP
Parliament Must Consider The Impact Of Net-Zero Policies On People's Lifestyles
Being an early mover into new green technologies could come with wasteful costs and plenty of regrets.
Net-Zero Is Vital To Keeping Energy Costs Low And Cutting The Cost Of Living
Economy
By Chris Skidmore MP
Net-Zero Is Vital To Keeping Energy Costs Low And Cutting The Cost Of Living
Government should not wave the white flag in the global race for the green industrial revolution.
The local elections may not be the Tory bloodbath many expect
Political parties
By Sir John Curtice
The local elections may not be the Tory bloodbath many expect
The local elections on 5 May have been billed as a vital test of the Conservatives’ popularity.
The Yvette Cooper interview: 'Priti Patel's Home Office is failing'
Home affairs
By Sienna Rodgers
The Yvette Cooper interview: "Priti Patel's Home Office is failing"
Yvette Cooper is back on the Labour front bench and in a brief which is familiar territory. The shadow home secretary talks to Sienna Rodgers about how she hopes new leadership will change Labour’s fortunes – and why she would do a better job than Priti Patel
The government needs to introduce new 'spiking' criminal offence to keep people safe
Home affairs
By Diana Johnson MP
The government needs to introduce new 'spiking' criminal offence to keep people safe
Last year, when reports emerged of a new and sinister form of spiking, where victims were being injected with unknown substances, there was understandable concern. The Home Affairs Select Committee recently held hearings on the issue and have published recommendations.
As a refugee myself, I welcome the government's Rwanda plan
Foreign affairs
By Lord Popat
As a refugee myself, I welcome the government's Rwanda plan
As one of the 28,000 Ugandan Asian refugees who fled to the United Kingdom 50 years ago from the brutal dictator Idi Amin, I am aware of the struggle faced by those fleeing persecution, and want to do what I can to help protect the rights of asylum seekers.
Why ‘Homes for Ukraine’ but banishment for everyone else?
Foreign affairs
By Bella Sankey, Detention Action
Why ‘Homes for Ukraine’ but banishment for everyone else?
Whatever your views about people crossing the Channel to seek asylum in the UK, we can agree that the 70 per cent of those people who are recognised as refugees have overcome enormous dangers to reach the UK.
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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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