All articles written by Karen Bradley MP on PoliticsHome.com

06 Oct Books & culture

'Sobering': Karen Bradley reviews 'The Abuse of Power'

Theresa May’s first foray into print should be compulsory reading for anyone who thinks politics is a game to be won or lost

12 Sep Home affairs

To stop the small boats crisis, we must focus on disrupting the smugglers' illegal trade

Deterring people from making a life-threatening journey across the Channel or the Mediterranean is a priority for our Government and others across Europe.

28 Apr Home affairs

A celebration at Hillsborough Castle reminded me how compromise will secure peace in Northern Ireland – and beyond

On the tours of Parliament that I am sometimes able to give my constituents, I often start by reminding visiting Moorlanders, as they stop to take in the stark grandeur of Westminster Hall, that the origin of the word ‘Parliament’ is the Norman French ‘parler’, to speak, and that debate is the foundation of our democracy.

22 Feb Home affairs

Why the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner vacancy should concern us all

It has been almost ten months since Dame Sara Thornton stepped down from her three-year tenure as UK Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner (IASC).

20 Jan Foreign affairs

Inter-Parliamentary Union forges connections with foreign parliaments

As the newly elected British Group Inter-Parliamentary Union (BGIPU) chair, I look forward to being able to provide as many opportunities as possible for United Kingdom MPs and peers to engage with their counterparts worldwide.

18 Jul 2022 Home affairs

Karen Bradley: Sir Mo Farah’s bravery is a reminder of our global responsibility to victims of trafficking and modern slavery

It takes enormous courage for a survivor of human trafficking to talk about their experiences and I applaud Sir Mo Farah’s bravery.

01 Jul 2022 Political parties

Senior Conservative Women MPs Call For "Zero Tolerance Policy" After Chris Pincher Allegations

Two senior Tory women MPs have written to the Chief Whip calling for a "zero tolerance" policy when it comes to those accused of sexual misconduct.

19 Apr 2022 Books & culture

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

10 Dec 2021 Culture

The UK must take the lead against online sexual exploitation of children

When Joy (pseudonym) was 10 years old, a woman she knew and trusted invited her into her house. Once she was inside, Joy was surprised when the woman asked her to take off her clothes so that she could take pictures. While Joy was scared by this request, she felt she had no choice as she was already inside the woman’s house.

16 Nov 2021 Home affairs

The Nationality and Borders Bill risks letting down modern slavery victims

The UK has a proud history of tackling slavery and I was honoured to play a part in that as the minister who took the Modern Slavery Act through Parliament. I therefore more than welcome this Government’s latest commitment to carry on this work to ensure we remain world leading in this area.

29 Oct 2021 Environment

We Need Transparency Over Carbon Emissions In Our Supply Chains To Tackle The Climate Emergency

The Climate Emergency we face demands fast and tangible action. The Government’s commitment to reach net zero greenhouse emissions by 2050 is an important part of that action and it’s supported by the public. We all have responsibilities – but to meet this ambition, we have to be able to effectively monitor the progress of the private sector in cutting carbon emissions.

11 Sep 2020 Coronavirus

Proxy voting for parental absence is essential for our thriving parliamentary democracy

The Procedure Committee's new report recommends proxy voting for parental absence be made permanent. Through these changes we hope that the number of new mothers in the House will continue to increase.

01 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Senior MPs dismiss plan for 1km voting queue as they push rival bid to keep virtual Commons going

A group of senior MPs has launched a bid to reject controversial Government plans that could see MPs forming a one kilometre-long queue through Parliament to vote while social distancing.

06 May 2020 Coronavirus

MPs warned of ‘punishment’ if they let someone else vote for them as new virtual system ready to go

MPs have been warned they will be “punished accordingly” if they use a new virtual system to let someone else cast a vote for them remotely during the coronavirus lockdown.

24 Apr 2020 Coronavirus

As we change the way we work, the purpose of the House’s procedure must prevail

The House is rising magnificently to meet the procedural challenges of coronavirus .

26 Mar 2020 Coronavirus

Select committees are adapting swiftly to the new reality – and will continue to be the lifeblood of parliamentary scrutiny

Temporary workarounds to ensure ministers are held to account are necessary during this time of crisis

05 Mar 2020

Karen Bradley MP: Parliamentary procedure may seem archaic, but it is a necessary detail of democracy

As we move into a post-Brexit world, the Procedure Committee must continue to ensure backbenchers can hold Government to account, writes Karen Bradley MP