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As fears grow over a ‘retention crisis’ in secondary schools, Mike Kane and William Wragg – two ex-teachers turned MPs – discuss the causes of teacher dissatisfaction, and what government can do to put them right
Two-year degrees could make a crucial difference to those put off by the huge burden of debt. But to make them work we need a radical shift in attitudes, writes Baroness Garden
This simplistic pitch for two-year degrees shows ministers are more interested in their own PR than in building a model that works, writes Gordon Marsden
Ministers should take heed of peers’ concerns over an Executive power grab – or they risk a constitutional car crash, warns Lord McNally
Ken Clarke is the longest serving MP in the Commons – just don’t call him Father of the House. Inspired by Brexit to run in his Nottinghamshire seat for a 13th time at the last election, the Tory grandee believes British politics is in the midst of its “maddest” period since he first entered Parliament. Gearing up for what is likely to be the final battle of his career, the unflappable 77-year-old tells Robert Orchard how he thrives in a crisis
After nearly seven years as Black Rod, David Leakey left the post this week. In his first interview since standing down, Leakey speaks out over his fears of a “major” disaster at the Palace of Westminster – and urges MPs and peers to “find the courage” to back plans for its restoration
Parliament officials have undertaken a top secret exercise to build a £600,000 'pop up' chamber, amid fears over the safety of the Palace of Westminster. Robert Orchard reports.
The EU Withdrawal Bill is expected to reach the House of Lords early in the new year, after its four-month journey through the Commons. And, as Gary Connor reports, peers on all sides are determined to have their say
The Trade Bill must focus on standards and rights – not just tariffs and quotas – or the UK will end up with a raw deal, warns Barry Gardiner
Sebastian Whale looks at what’s coming up in the Chamber and Westminster Hall this week
Without financial commitments to councils, police forces, the Crown Prosecution Service, legal aid and local schools, the Domestic Violence and Abuse Bill will provide little more than a lovely new bookend for a minister’s office, writes Jess Phillips
Graham Brady reflects on Parliament’s ‘dog years’ – and hopes Christmas recess will allow for tensions to be calmed and tempers soothed
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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