All articles written by Baroness Gisela Stuart of Edgbaston on PoliticsHome.com

15 May Parliament

A day out on a destroyer, attending the coronation – and why Palace of Westminster staff deserve a big thank you

02 May History

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.

29 Nov 2022 Books & culture

'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

14 Jun 2022 Books & culture

'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

05 May 2021 Political parties

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

27 Oct 2020 Political parties

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

30 Jan 2020 Political parties

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

10 Jan 2019 Culture

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

05 Dec 2018 Brexit

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

04 May 2017 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