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Graham Brady reflects on Parliament’s ‘dog years’ – and hopes Christmas recess will allow for tensions to be calmed and tempers soothed
Since the general election the Labour party has proven increasingly adept at using parliamentary tools to expose the government. As Shadow Leader of the Commons, Valerie Vaz is determined to ramp up the pressure next year. She talks to Sebastian Whale
While Westminster obsesses over the ‘minutiae’ of Brexit, Tracey Crouch is more interested in getting on with her ‘dream’ job as minister for sport. She talks to Sebastian Whale about England’s World Cup chances, safeguarding athletes and the problem with ‘pressurised’ in-play gambling
Nick Clegg knows better than most how dramatically the pendulum can swing in British politics. As the battle lines are drawn over Brexit, the former Deputy Prime Minister talks to Labour’s Stephen Kinnock about the ‘evolving’ public debate and why next year’s ‘meaningful vote’ is shaping up to be the biggest decision in Parliament’s post-war history
Local democracy, human rights law and EU citizenship after Brexit are all debated this week. Gary Connor looks at what’s coming up in the upper chamber
Sebastian Whale looks at what’s coming up in the Chamber and Westminster Hall this week
While the media focuses on the ins and outs of negotiations, we must not lose sight of the huge opportunities on offer, writes Suella Fernandes
Metro Mayors must seize this historic opportunity and deliver tangible results for the regions, writes Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen
This was the week the reality of Brexit hit home. Now it is time for the government to rethink its position, writes Seema Malhotra
The Northern Powerhouse is vital to unlocking the north’s economic potential – but it requires inclusive investment across the whole region, says John Stevenson
Construction is a major contributor to the West of England economy, so we must provide the right skills to sustain the industry, says Tim Bowles
Jake Berry says he has ‘waited decades’ for the north to be taken seriously by politicians at Westminster. And as the man now in charge of the Northern Powerhouse, he is ready to work with MPs from all parties to make sure central government puts its money where its mouth is
The Engineering a Better World podcast series from The House magazine and the IET is back for series two! New host Jonn Elledge discusses with parliamentarians and industry experts how technology and engineering can provide policy solutions to our changing world.
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