Nia Griffith has held a firm line on Labour’s defence policy since becoming shadow secretary of state two years ago. But can she maintain the party’s support for Trident going forward? The MP for Llanelli talks MoD budgets, Gavin Williamson, Russia, nuclear deterrents and more with Matt Foster

The end of the Great War ushered in a new era of mass democracy, as millions of newly enfranchised working men and women voted for the first time. As we mark 100 years since the Armistice, historian Lord Lexden reflects on how it helped shape our politics 

General Sir Nick Carter’s military career has included service in the most high-profile conflicts the UK has engaged in over the past 40 years. Now Chief of the Defence Staff, the Sandhurst graduate wants to ensure Britain is prepared for new 21st Century threats. He talks to Sebastian Whale

Sir Jeremy Heywood was proud of the Civil Service and protective of its people from public criticism. Above all, he had a devout sense of duty and loyalty to the country, writes Bernard Jenkin

October 31st marked Bitcoin’s tenth birthday. To celebrate, The House and investment platform eToro held a reception in Parliament to discuss the issues around cryptos and the blockchain technology that underpins them. Geoffrey Lyons reports. 

Diana Johnson was part of a Westminster delegation to observe the US midterm elections. The Labour MP writes about her experience and what she learned about democracy across the pond

Tobias Ellwood’s upbringing instilled a sense of duty to serve his country. Having gone through the transition of life in the Armed Forces to ‘Civvy Street’ 20 years ago, what more does he think the government can do to support veterans? And 100 years on from the end of the First World War, is Britain ready for the threats she now faces? The Defence Minister speaks to Sebastian Whale

We know how to tackle poverty, especially child poverty. But it requires political will and a better informed public debate about its causes and effects, writes Lord Bassam

In Westminster Hall tonight, Parliament's Choir will sing jointly with the choir of the German Bundestag to commemorate the Centenary of the Armistice - and remember the loved ones who fought to keep us safe, writes Dame Caroline Spelman

It is clear to everybody that the reforms to legal aid enacted five years ago have failed. Ministers must act now to restore credibility to the system, write Labour's Andy Slaughter and Lib Dem Alistair Carmichael

With social care accounting for nearly 40% of council budgets, vital services are depending on us and the government getting a long-term funding solution right, says Local Government Association chair Lord Porter

Pauline Bryan arrived in the House of Lords on a pledge to campaign for its abolition “at the earliest opportunity”. As the new Labour peer gets to grips with the upper chamber, she sits down with Gary Connor for her first ever interview