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08 Mar 2022 Communities

TRAILBLAZER: Black women are put off public life by the level of racism and sexism we face

The first day entering Parliament after being elected in 1987 felt both momentous and unreal. I was greeted by Lord David Pitt, himself of Caribbean origin. There are photographs of us embracing. It was symbolic.

Anniversary brings meeting of minds over veterans affairs

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23 Dec 2021 Communities

Anniversary brings meeting of minds over veterans affairs

Wars and conflicts are driven by division but put together a group of servicemen from a variety of nations and they will find common ground. The same is true of veterans. As the 40th Anniversary of the South Atlantic Conflict draws nearer two men, whose nations were at war in 1982, talk to Glyn Strong about the universality of ‘being a veteran’ and how best to deliver support to these very diverse communities.

17 Nov 2021 Coronavirus

From Casework to Covid: Celebrating 75 years of the House of Commons Library Research Service

For three-quarters of a century, the House of Commons Library Research Service has been the go-to resource for MPs and parliamentary staff seeking answers. Lef Apostolakis delves into its past, present… and future

15 Nov 2021 History

Exclusive: The Secret Restoration Of The Big Ben Clock In The Lake District

A tiny Lake District village kept one of Britain’s most precious national symbols safe and sound for three years, hidden from view in a converted cow shed. Now the Big Ben clock has made its return to Westminster, Kate Proctor meets the restoration team that gave the 162-year-old timepiece a new lease of life and are taking us a step closer to hearing the famous chimes once again.

24 Oct 2021 Brexit

Whatever happened to the 2011 Eurosceptic Rebels?

Ten years on from what was the largest postwar rebellion on Europe, Sebastian Whale looks back at a pivotal moment in the race to secure an EU referendum – and the little-known group of Conservative MPs who helped bring it about

01 Oct 2021 Communities

Bars, Bacon Rolls and Boris: How can you make the most of this year’s Conservative Party Conference?

Over four days, Conservative Party Conference attracts a wide array of people connected to and interested in the Conservative Party, including members, politicians, journalists, and lobbyists; and across the Main Hall, Exhibition zone, bars and Fringe Events, there’s always something happening. With so much going on in such a short space of time, how can you make sure you make the most of this year’s Party Conference?

21 Aug 2021 History

The Blitz, a blaze and that terrible pong: parliamentary disasters of the past

Although Covid restrictions have thrown a sizable spanner in the constitutional works, perhaps today’s parliamentarians should think themselves lucky to have dodged a number of other historical hazards.

30 Jul 2021 Culture

Inside Westminster's history of contested monuments

Oliver Cromwell as a regicide was originally absent from the line of statues of former rulers within the Palace. Walking around Parliament should remind us that arguments about our country’s history have a long history themselves.

17 Jul 2021 History

The mystery of the missing Mountbatten diaries

In a David verses Goliath legal battle, I have been fighting the establishment for the release of the diaries and correspondence of Earl Mountbatten and his wife Edwina. I hope members of both Houses will join me in trying to uncover the truth - and stop this censorship and abuse of power.

14 Jul 2021 History

Commons Speaker thanks "right-hand man" as key member of his team retires

MPs broke into applause after Sir Lindsay Hoyle credited his assistant secretary for helping him make the transition from deputy speaker to the 'top job'

12 Jul 2021 History

Maiden Voyages: Boris Johnson

In his occasional series, Patrick Kidd looks at maiden speeches of note.

07 Jun 2021 Political parties

Maiden Voyages: Robin Millar and Anum Qaisar Javed

In his occasional series, Patrick Kidd looks at maiden speeches of note.

As the lockdown begins to lift, find your happy place

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03 Jun 2021 Education

As the lockdown begins to lift, find your happy place

02 Jun 2021 Health

A Timeline Of Pivotal LGBTQ+ Political Moments In The UK

From the groundbreaking Wolfenden Report to the first same-sex marriage, the landscape of legislation affecting the LGBTQ+ community has changed drastically over the last 70 years.

31 May 2021 History

Thoroughly modern Mawson: Meet the new woman at the top of the House of Lords

The appointment of a woman to a senior position may not be big news in the wider world, but Chloe Mawson has just become the House of Lords’ first female clerk assistant for 400 years. She talks to Georgina Bailey about her new role, old battles and why Westminster’s modern management team must be more diverse and inclusive

24 May 2021 Communities

Splitting headache: Wales must guard against nationalist rhetoric

Constitutional wrangling is far from the top of voters’ priority lists, but the future of the union is under threat. With renewed calls for Scottish independence ringing in our ears, Wales must be alive to the danger of a nationalism taking root that seeks out differences to underpin division

14 May 2021 History

Speakers commemorate 80 years since House of Commons bombing

Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle and new Lord Speaker Lord McFall have commemorated the 80th anniversary of the destruction of the House of Commons Chamber in the Blitz, paying tribute to three members of parliamentary staff who died in the Luftwaffe attack on the night of 10 -11 May 1941.