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Baroness Gisela Stuart reviews Angela Merkel's 'Freedom: Memoirs 1954 – 2021'
Books & culture
By Baroness Gisela Stuart of Edgbaston
Baroness Gisela Stuart reviews Angela Merkel's 'Freedom: Memoirs 1954 – 2021'
Composed in her trademark calm delivery, but infused with little to capture the reader’s curiosity, Angela Merkel’s achievements – as well as her failures – deserve more insightful analysis than this
How the Civil Service Commission has maintained integrity in recruitment
Parliament
By Baroness Gisela Stuart of Edgbaston
How the Civil Service Commission has maintained integrity in recruitment
On 5th July the party in power changed for the first time in 14 years and – unlike in the United States - existing UK civil servants must turn to serve a new government overnight.
Lords Diary: Baroness Gisela Stuart
Parliament
By Baroness Gisela Stuart of Edgbaston
Lords Diary: Baroness Gisela Stuart
A day out on a destroyer, attending the coronation – and why Palace of Westminster staff deserve a big thank you
Designing For A New Reign
History
By Baroness Gisela Stuart of Edgbaston
Designing For A New Reign
As of December last year, it will have been possible to find a 50 pence piece bearing the effigy of King Charles III in your change.
'Unconvincing': Baroness Gisela Stuart reviews 'All Quiet on the Western Front'
Books & culture
By Baroness Gisela Stuart of Edgbaston
'Unconvincing': Baroness Gisela Stuart reviews 'All Quiet on the Western Front'
Despite high expectations – and its powerful soundtrack and impressive cast – this intensely frustrating film left me cold
'Full of rare insights': Baroness Stuart reviews 'Travels with Members'
Books & culture
By Baroness Gisela Stuart of Edgbaston
'Full of rare insights': Baroness Stuart reviews 'Travels with Members'
Bill Proctor’s wry and self-deprecating memoirs of life behind-the-scenes as a parliamentary clerk are a must-read for Members of Parliament
The diary of a 'Covid' peer, Baroness Stuart
Political parties
By Baroness Gisela Stuart of Edgbaston
The diary of a 'Covid' peer, Baroness Stuart
From social distancing to finding common ground, there was certainly no disagreement in the Lords when it came to congratulating the departing Lord Speaker on his term of office
Politically Homeless: one man’s reflections on what has gone wrong with 'the family'
Political parties
By Baroness Gisela Stuart of Edgbaston
Politically Homeless: one man’s reflections on what has gone wrong with 'the family'
At times searing in his criticism of those he holds responsible for trashing the prospects of the Labour party, Gisela Stuart finds Matt Forde’s new book both entertaining and insightful
Gisela Stuart: With good will on all sides, we can emerge stronger
Political parties
By Baroness Gisela Stuart of Edgbaston
Gisela Stuart: With good will on all sides, we can emerge stronger

As we leave the EU, we now have the opportunity to reflect on what has been working well in our political system – and change the things that have not, argues Gisela Stuart
Vote Leave chair Gisela Stuart reviews Brexit: The Uncivil War
Books & culture
By Baroness Gisela Stuart of Edgbaston
Vote Leave chair Gisela Stuart reviews Brexit: The Uncivil War

The facts may be questionable, but Cumberbatch’s portrayal of Cummings was brilliant: Gisela Stuart finds James Graham’s TV drama evocative but lacking in complexity 
Yes, Brexit is difficult. But that is no excuse for not doing your jobs
Brexit
By Baroness Gisela Stuart of Edgbaston
Yes, Brexit is difficult. But that is no excuse for not doing your jobs

MPs are making the public into their political opponents and that is unlikely to end happily. They must respect the will of the people and implement the referendum result, says Gisela Stuart
The Labour party has to take a hard look at its Brexit policies
Brexit
The Labour party has to take a hard look at its Brexit policies

Labour is struggling to find a coherent voice on Brexit, Gisela Stuart fears. As she leaves the Commons after 20 years, the ex-Vote Leave chair reflects on the challenge facing her party – and calls for a debate focused on national renewal