May Days: Theresa May never quite understood how to build on the success of the Brady amendment, says Lord Bew

May Days: Britain needed bold action on transport and infrastructure – May did not provide it, says Lord Adonis

May Days: Theresa May has shown admirable resolve in her education reforms – but there is still much to do to tackle the burning injustices in our society, writes Robert Halfon

Rape prosecutions are falling while the time taken to charge suspects is increasing. A Labour government will work with both mental health and legal professionals to ensure that rape victims receive the care and justice they need, writes Baroness Chakrabarti

Despite securing a major Commons victory on abortion rights for women in Northern Ireland, Stella Creasy is keeping her feet on the ground. The Labour backbencher is determined to see the job through, while fighting on multiple fronts. She speaks to Marie Le Conte about women’s rights, pregnant MPs and reselections

Women in Westminster are standing up for each other – but how can male colleagues support the fight for a more diverse, inclusive Parliament? Tara O’Reilly explains

Marie Le Conte sits down with MPs and peers to find out more about the human side of politics. This week, Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry on her upbringing, her annoying habits and looking after pet rats

The future prime minister has the unenviable task of producing a Brexit plan that satisfies the likes of the DUP, the Spartans and the One Nationers, writes Tony Grew

For all the uncertainties of the next general election, we know one thing for sure – it will bring to the end one of the most illustrious political careers of modern times. As he prepares for his swansong, Ken Clarke walks Sebastian Whale through his life story – from being part of the Cambridge mafia to his deep regret at Britain’s decision to leave the EU. And close friends and opponents share stories of the Tory grandee’s five decades in parliament

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