All articles written by Sarah Johnson on PoliticsHome.com

04 Nov 2021 Parliament

‘The Palace needs to be a modern working environment for the future’ - what next for the Restoration and Renewal?

In the great chambers of the Houses of Parliament, recess is a quieter time, as Members focus on work in their constituencies and there is a break from much of the business of Parliament. As the Speaker calls time and the Lobby is locked, we are ready to make the most of a quieter Palace of Westminster.

16 Jun 2021 Political parties

Working with the parliamentary community and public is paramount to the success of the Restoration and Renewal

We’re particularly keen to hear views about issues such as accessibility and inclusion and making the best use of the available space within Westminster Palace.

01 Jul 2020 Political parties

'Parliament is falling apart faster than it can be fixed' - what next for the Restoration and Renewal?

Make no mistake, the Restoration and Renewal of Parliament is urgent. But first, we need to agree on the direction we want to take

13 Jan 2020 Home affairs

A time for renewal

The Palace of Westminster is falling apart faster than it can be fixed, and we are at risk of a catastrophic failure. But the Restoration and Renewal team are ready with a plan for the biggest and most complex renovation of a historic building ever undertaken in the UK, writes Sarah Johnson