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Labour Streamlines HQ As Party Staff Move Into Government
Labour Streamlines HQ As Party Staff Move Into Government
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The Labour Party is streamlining its headquarters in an organisational overhaul prompted by a large number of staff moving into government jobs.
Tory MPs Pressured To Declare Leadership Bids By Next Week
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Tory MPs Pressured To Declare Leadership Bids By Next Week
Defeated Tory Candidates Invited To Join Campaign Review After Election Drubbing
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Defeated Tory Candidates Invited To Join Campaign Review After Election Drubbing
Sharon Hodgson’s Betty Boothroyd-Inspired Deputy Speaker Bid
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Sharon Hodgson’s Betty Boothroyd-Inspired Deputy Speaker Bid
Labour's Vaughan Gething Resigns As First Minister Of Wales
Political parties
Labour's Vaughan Gething Resigns As First Minister Of Wales
Veteran Tory Wants Conservative Leadership Contests To Be More 'Transparent' To Stop 'Fibbing And Skulduggery'
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Veteran Tory Wants Conservative Leadership Contests To Be More "Transparent" To Stop "Fibbing And Skulduggery"
New Cabinet Office Minister Says There Is 'Massive Waste' In How Local Councils Are Funded
Communities
New Cabinet Office Minister Says There Is "Massive Waste" In How Local Councils Are Funded
The House Live
Out of the box: the Tory case for electoral reform
Political parties
By Tim Bale
Out of the box: the Tory case for electoral reform
The Lib Dems will offer opposition where the Tory-Reform coalition can’t
Political parties
By Vince Cable
The Lib Dems will offer opposition where the Tory-Reform coalition can’t
Labour ran a slick digital campaign – but no party dominated the air war
Political parties
By Ben Guerin
Labour ran a slick digital campaign – but no party dominated the air war
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Tory MPs Pressured To Declare Leadership Bids By Next Week
Tory MPs Pressured To Declare Leadership Bids By Next Week
Political parties
Labour Streamlines HQ As Party Staff Move Into Government
Labour Streamlines HQ As Party Staff Move Into Government
Political parties
No 'Bounce' In International Student Applications Fuels Concern For University Finances
No "Bounce" In International Student Applications Fuels Concern For University Finances
Education
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'Gloriously boring': How a ruthlessly efficient Labour machine won the election
Political parties
By Sienna Rodgers
'Gloriously boring': How a ruthlessly efficient Labour machine won the election
How did Labour win its staggering majority of 174? Party insiders take Sienna Rodgers behind the scenes of the campaign, from the ‘professionalised’ HQ to the ruthlessly efficient ground operation
Jockeying Begins For Leadership Of Battered Tory Party
Political parties
Jockeying Begins For Leadership Of Battered Tory Party
After a damning defeat at the polls yesterday, the long rebuild of the Conservative Party can finally begin.
New PM Keir Starmer Leads Labour To Landslide Victory
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New PM Keir Starmer Leads Labour To Landslide Victory
Keir Starmer has officially become the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, after the Labour Party won the 2024 General Election in a historic landslide.
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Keir Starmer Accused Boris Johnson Of “Slamming The Door” On Nurses As Labour Launches May Election Campaign
Health
Keir Starmer Accused Boris Johnson Of “Slamming The Door” On Nurses As Labour Launches May Election Campaign
Keir Starmer has said “a vote for Labour is a vote to support our nurses” as he launched Labour’s May election campaign amid an ongoing row over NHS pay.
Boris Johnson Says He Is “Shocked And Deeply Saddened” By The Sarah Everard Case
Home affairs
Boris Johnson Says He Is “Shocked And Deeply Saddened” By The Sarah Everard Case
The Prime Minister has said that his thoughts are with the family and friends of Sarah Everard following reports that a serving Met Police officer has been arrested in connection with the case.
No10 Refuses To Correct The Record After Boris Johnson Incorrectly Claimed Labour Voted Against 2.1% NHS Pay Rise
Health
No10 Refuses To Correct The Record After Boris Johnson Incorrectly Claimed Labour Voted Against 2.1% NHS Pay Rise
Downing Street has repeatedly refused to accept that Boris Johnson misled Parliament over Labour’s voting record despite his claims having to be “clarified” by the Speaker.
PMs Should Not Be Able To Decide Which Ministers Are Investigated As It Leads To Code Breaches Being “Dismissed”, Says Advisor Who Quit Over Priti Patel Row
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PMs Should Not Be Able To Decide Which Ministers Are Investigated As It Leads To Code Breaches Being “Dismissed”, Says Advisor Who Quit Over Priti Patel Row
The decision to start investigations into ministers for breaking their code of conduct should not be made by the Prime Minister anymore.
The Government Glass Ceiling
Political parties
By Kate Proctor
The Government Glass Ceiling
Does Boris Johnson really have a woman problem? It appears no Prime Minister has ever covered themselves in glory when it comes to appointing women to the Cabinet. Kate Proctor crunches the numbers.
Boris Johnson: feminist or misogynist?
Political parties
By Tanya Gold
Boris Johnson: feminist or misogynist?
For a self-proclaimed feminist, he’s made a lot of offensive remarks. At a time when women are still financially, politically and socially disadvantaged, the Prime Minister must create equal opportunities, not crack jokes, if he wants to prove his feminist credentials.
Inspiring the next generation: Women in Westminster 100 is back!
Education
By Women in Westminster
Inspiring the next generation: Women in Westminster 100 is back!
After last year’s hugely successful inaugural list, The House magazine’s Women in Westminster: The 100 is back; once again celebrating the outstanding achievements of women in public life, by recognising one hundred women who have inspired in their sector in the world of Westminster.
LISTEN: Women in Westminster: The 100 Podcast
Education
By Women in Westminster
LISTEN: Women in Westminster: The 100 Podcast
Liz Truss: ‘I’ve got a particular view of what equality means’
Political parties
By Kate Proctor
Liz Truss: ‘I’ve got a particular view of what equality means’
The women and equalities minister talks to Kate Proctor about her ‘fight for fairness’, how she’s sick of policies that ‘ghettoise women’ and how flexible working must be part of the Covid recovery
In for a Penny: the new paymaster general on dyslexia, defence and making a difference
Economy
By Rosa Prince
In for a Penny: the new paymaster general on dyslexia, defence and making a difference
As Penny Mordaunt settles into her new role helping to plot Britain’s future relations with the EU, she talks to Rosa Prince about the experiences that have shaped her political career.
Is the government doing enough to support women during the pandemic?
Coronavirus
By Georgina Bailey
Is the government doing enough to support women during the pandemic?
Not only have women taken on the brunt of caring responsibilities in the pandemic, they are also more likely to work in shutdown sectors. With little targeted support, Georgina Bailey reports on whether the government is doing enough for gender equality under Liz Truss’ new approach
To meaningfully recover from COVID-19 the government needs to recognise women’s reality
Communities
By Mandu Reid
To meaningfully recover from COVID-19 the government needs to recognise women’s reality
As the Women’s Equality Party (WEP) celebrates its sixth birthday this month, WE are working to create a political and economic renaissance for women.
Left behind: sexism in the Labour movement
Political parties
By Sienna Rodgers
Left behind: sexism in the Labour movement
When it comes to equality, Labour talks a good game but a closer look at the treatment of women within their own political circle reveals there is work to be done before the political left can claim gender parity.
Hear her: what it’s like to champion gender-based issues as a new female MP
Political parties
By Amelia Tait
Hear her: what it’s like to champion gender-based issues as a new female MP
Around 40 per cent of MPs elected for the first time in 2019 were female. Amelia Tait spoke to three who have begun to make a name for themselves campaigning on gender equality and women’s rights
Sexist insults, abuse, death threats: expect all this and more as a female MP
Political parties
By Radhika Sanghani
Sexist insults, abuse, death threats: expect all this and more as a female MP
Many women in Westminster endure a culture of intimidation and harassment as part of the job. Is this the price they must pay to represent their community? Radhika Sanghani reports
'Is the PM a feminist? You'd have to ask him': Amber Rudd in conversation with Caroline Nokes
Political parties
By The House Staff
'Is the PM a feminist? You'd have to ask him': Amber Rudd in conversation with Caroline Nokes
Former government colleagues and close friends Amber Rudd and Caroline Nokes have a cumulative 20 years of experience as MPs. With Rudd now in the private sector and Nokes chairing the Women and Equalities Select Committee, they reflect on whether things have changed for women in parliament – and why the government needs to end the “boys’ club”
Covid may encourage calls for House of Commons to modernise
Coronavirus
By Megan Macdougall
Covid may encourage calls for House of Commons to modernise
The pandemic has undoubtedly changed parliament, but will the institution revert to type post-Covid?
Sturgeon: Failure To Identify Leak To Media 'Deeply Troubles Me'
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Sturgeon: Failure To Identify Leak To Media 'Deeply Troubles Me'
Nicola Sturgeon has said the failure to identify the leak of information relating to harassment complaints made against Alex Salmond to the Daily Record “deeply troubles” her.
Sturgeon ‘Deeply Regrets’ Botched Handling Of Salmond Harassment Complaints
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Sturgeon ‘Deeply Regrets’ Botched Handling Of Salmond Harassment Complaints
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has apologised to the two women who made complaints against Alex Salmond in her opening statement to the committee investigating the Scottish government’s handling of them.
Despite the frustration of being in opposition for a decade, I’ve fought for what was right
Political parties
By Dan Jarvis MP
Despite the frustration of being in opposition for a decade, I’ve fought for what was right
I’ve seen successive Tory Governments take decisions that I know will have a catastrophic impact on my constituents, with Labour powerless to prevent them.
How can Parliament more explicitly address bullying, harassment and racism in its Code of Conduct?
Political parties
By Arun Midha
How can Parliament more explicitly address bullying, harassment and racism in its Code of Conduct?
While some might argue that intolerance to racism and discrimination are reflected implicitly within the current Code of Conduct for MPs, there is a powerful argument to broaden the Code.
Alex Salmond Says Complainant's Name Was Shared With His Former Chief Of Staff
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Alex Salmond Says Complainant's Name Was Shared With His Former Chief Of Staff
Alex Salmond has told a Holyrood inquiry that the name of a complainant was shared with his former chief of staff.
Salmond: Scotland Has Not Failed – Its Leadership Has Failed
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Salmond: Scotland Has Not Failed – Its Leadership Has Failed
Former First Minister Alex Salmond launched an attack on the Scottish Government in his opening statement to the Scottish Parliament's harassment inquiry.
Maiden Voyages - Winston Opens His Account
Political parties
By Patrick Kidd
Maiden Voyages - Winston Opens His Account
The guidance provided to new MPs on how to make a maiden speech says it should be brief, uncontroversial and contain remarks about their constituency and a tribute to their predecessor, regardless of party.
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