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The White report makes clear once again that we in Parliament must bring about long-lasting and positive institutional change without delay, writes Andrea Leadsom
Today not only marks 160 years since the Great Bell, Big Ben, began striking on 11 July 1859 – but also the midway point of the Elizabeth Tower restoration project, writes Charlotte Claughton
Austerity has undermined a century’s work to protect the most vulnerable in our society. The next prime minister must adopt a programme of urgent reform to tackle this destitution, write Frank Field and Heidi Allen
Following Sir Kim Darroch’s resignation as ambassador to the USA, Lord Ricketts reflects on how this latest act of political sabotage provides further evidence of a growing pattern of ‘malicious’ attacks on senior civil servants
With the new prime minister set to lead a minority government, and the possibility of a motion of no confidence looming, could the country be heading to the polls in 2019? Graeme Cowie and Sandip Samra from the House of Commons Library break down the possible timelines for a General Election
It is vital that government spending plans are properly scrutinised by MPs before any taxpayer money is paid out. The time has come to create a House of Commons Budget Committee, says Charles Walker
Survivors who report their abuse to police are too often let down. It’s essential we build a criminal justice system they can be confident in, writes Sarah Champion
Too often those bereaved in public disasters are left feeling sidelined. My Public Advocate Bill would ensure their voices are heard, writes Maria Eagle
Despite having a duty to protect their welfare, overstretched local authorities are failing children whose parents are subject to hostile immigration policies, says the Lord Bishop of Durham
Politics can be a tough place to be a woman – but also very rewarding. That is why a new network is launching this week to empower women from all backgrounds to access Westminster and succeed, writes Emily Casey-Haworth
Social care is chronically underfunded and undervalued. It needs an immediate cash injection to bring it to an acceptable standard, and then urgent reform, says Lord Forsyth
As the inaugral Inter-Parliamentary Cricket World Cup gets underway with a sprinkling of stardust, Chris Heaton-Harris writes on why these contests are so valuable
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