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Thousands of people work in the Palace of Westminster to keep the heart of our democracy beating. In the first of a new series, we hear from locksmith Peter Wosahlo on managing the estimated 25,000 locks on the Estate
The traumatic pictures coming out of Syria have reignited the charged debate about foreign intervention. Labour’s Kate Osamor has been wrestling to try and find the right answer – but believes Bashar al-Assad must be “removed” if found to have carried out a chemical weapons attack on his own people. And as world leaders gather in London for CHOGM, the Shadow International Development Secretary is pushing to make sure human rights remain firmly on the agenda. She talks to Emilio Casalicchio
The Commonwealth has never been more important than it is today – but it must be about far more than securing post-Brexit trade. If we are to address the great challenges facing each of our nations, Theresa May has to listen to our partners. She can begin by atoning for the UK’s historic mistakes, writes Emily Thornberry
The House magazine is delighted to bring you our essential guide to the work of Select Committees, featuring exclusive contributions from the chairs of the 30 most influential committees in the Commons
The Palace of Westminster is recruiting a team of new, professional tour guides. Here’s how MPs can help
Vladimir Putin does not have a stranglehold on our gas supplies. But there are real concerns about the UK's future energy security, says Alan Whitehead
All universities should be able to offer unconditional offers, but at the same time in doing so they should exercise a duty of care to the interests of the prospective student, writes Matt Warman
Our bid to remain in the Internal Energy Market is good for energy security, but a tough endeavour to win, says Lord Teverson
On Tuesday I will be leading a Westminster Hall debate calling for legal aid to be granted to the families of the victims of the Birmingham Pub Bombings, writes Richard Burden.
Almost one year on from its introduction, the consequences of the government’s two-child limit policy are deeply concerning, writes the Bishop of Durham
The government must bring an end to the discrimination against boys and immunise all adolescents from Human Papilloma Virus, writes Baroness Altmann
The EU’s Public Health Procurement directive has protected the NHS from mass privatisation. The government must make clear those safeguards will stay in place in future trade deals, writes Baroness Brinton
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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