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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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'I confess to a twinge of envy for the French' – Lord Ricketts' Lords Diary
Foreign affairs
By Lord Ricketts
'I confess to a twinge of envy for the French' – Lord Ricketts' Lords Diary
It’s the week after Easter, the House of Lords is in recess, and I am in Paris. As always, I have fallen under its spell. In the April sunshine, the scrubbed Haussmann facades and the fresh leaves of the chestnut trees are straight out of an Impressionist painting.
A tour of the UK's cost of living crisis
Communities
By Georgina Bailey
A tour of the UK's cost of living crisis
Around Britain people are pinching the pennies as the cost of living crisis spirals. While there are common causes of pain, some areas are faring worse than others, and many face unique challenges due to their geography, demography, or a combination of the two. Here, six MPs explain what the crisis looks like in their constituencies. Interviews by Georgina Bailey.
Compelling: Lord Knight reviews 'About Our Schools'
Books & culture
By Lord Knight of Weymouth
Compelling: Lord Knight reviews 'About Our Schools'
Detailed and insightful, Tim Brighouse and Mick Waters’ study of four decades of education policy and practice should be required reading for anyone trying to make sense of schooling in England
Pastimes: Man's Best Friend with Lord Palumbo
Parliament
By Rosamund Urwin
Pastimes: Man's Best Friend with Lord Palumbo
In her occasional series, Rosamund Urwin meets up with parliamentarians to discuss how they unwind away from Westminster. Here, Lord Palumbo goes to the dogs.
The government is boosting take-up of Pension Credit – and our parliamentary colleagues can help us
Social affairs
By Guy Opperman MP
The government is boosting take-up of Pension Credit – and our parliamentary colleagues can help us
Claims for Pension Credit were up 30 per cent in 2021 compared with 2019. It provides a massive financial boost to vulnerable pensioners. As well as putting extra money directly in pensioners’ pockets, it also opens up access to other benefits, such as help with rent and council tax, heating bills, free NHS dental care and free TV licenses for the over-75s.
In a polarised world, our legislatures can achieve more by working together
Parliament
By Lord McFall
In a polarised world, our legislatures can achieve more by working together
Our political system is too London-centric. That’s why as Speaker of the House of Lords, one of my priorities is to help bring the four legislatures, Holyrood, Stormont, Westminster and the Senedd, together on an equal footing.
MPs have a golden opportunity to show leadership over standards – they should take it
Parliament
By Dr Arun Midha
MPs have a golden opportunity to show leadership over standards – they should take it
I will shortly conclude my six-year term as a lay member of the House of Commons Committee on Standards.
'An indomitable spirit': Baroness Fookes pays tribute to Baroness Knight of Collingtree
Obituaries
By Baroness Fookes
'An indomitable spirit': Baroness Fookes pays tribute to Baroness Knight of Collingtree
Baroness Knight may have had a reputation for controversy but during her 50 years as as a backbencher she had more success than many a minister
Lords Diary: Lord Cormack
History
By Lord Cormack
Lords Diary: Lord Cormack
As I sit down to write this at the beginning of Holy Week, I look from my desk towards our great Lincoln cathedral and look forward to a series of solemn services and glorious music, culminating in the joys of Easter Day.
Impressive: Karen Bradley reviews 'Held in Contempt'
Books & culture
By Karen Bradley MP
Impressive: Karen Bradley reviews 'Held in Contempt'
An eloquent and impartial critique of the arcane mechanics of Westminster, Dr Hannah White’s debut book is a timely and fantastic tool for unpicking the workings of Parliament
Rishi Sunak needs to step out of his ivory tower and see what real poverty in Britain looks like
Economy
By Baroness Boycott
Rishi Sunak needs to step out of his ivory tower and see what real poverty in Britain looks like
I wonder if Rishi Sunak has any real idea about what it is like to be poor. Does he think it means people are going to skip their holiday this year? Buy all their clothes at the charity shop? Maybe decide to give up going to the pub once a week?
Lord Norman Lamont: 'There is very little the Chancellor can do'
Economy
By John Johnston
Lord Norman Lamont: 'There is very little the Chancellor can do'
Lord Lamont knows better than most the challenges of navigating an economic crisis. With reports the government is being urged to appoint the ex-chancellor as part of a task force to tackle the current cost of living crunch, John Johnston gets the benefit of his experience
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