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A lack of understanding among medical professionals contributes to poorer health outcomes for LGBT people. Action is needed to improve inclusivity, writes Maria Miller MP
Lord Mann talks to Georgina Bailey about his new role as Independent Adviser on Antisemitism
With the country bitterly split over Brexit, Gillian Keegan heads out on the campaign trail hoping to remind voters that, whatever our differences, we have far more in common than that which divides us
"It is clear that we need a new kind of politics"
Over three decades after he first arrived, Alistair Burt will say goodbye to the Commons at the general election. He reflects on the most memorable moments, the changes, the value of what has stayed the same, and the importance of good colleagues across the House
A master of his material, Andrew Roberts’s study of nine war leaders is both incisive and engaging, says Julian Lewis MP
With over 80% of dyslexic children leaving school without a diagnosis, more needs to be done to address the educational costs of dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties, writes Sharon Hodgson MP
The conflict in Yemen has brought the UK arms trade under scrutiny. But Parliament’s main mechanism for overseeing the industry, the Committees on Arms Export Controls, is “paralysed” by problems of its own, writes Guinevere Poncia
Champion of the backbenches, an over-reaching bully, or Remainer-in-Chief, John Bercow is far from the first Speaker to be deemed controversial. Brexit and beyond, Sebastian Whale examines the impact of his tenure in the Chair
Members of staff moving between offices in Parliament can see their employment history wiped clean - losing sickness, redundancy and maternity/paternity rights.180 staffers for MPs have signed a letter, published in The House magazine, calling on the next Speaker to address this "fundamental flaw" in the system
Speakers now have to consider the impact of their personal public profile and how this relates to their responsibilities, says Bernard Jenkin MP
From more transparent expenses claims to compulsory ethics training, there is much to learn from Washington’s standards system, writes Arun Midha
Connecting Communities is an initiative aimed at empowering and strengthening community ties across the UK. Launched in partnership with The National Lottery, it aims to promote dialogue and support Parliamentarians working to nurture a more connected society.
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