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Karen Bradley MP

Karen Bradley MP

Conservative MP for Staffordshire Moorlands and chair of the Procedure Committee

Why parliamentary procedure matters
Parliament
By Karen Bradley MP
Why parliamentary procedure matters
Procedure. Parliamentary procedure. Standing Orders. Erskine May. Points of Order. Ten Minute Rule bills. Are you still reading?
There is a solution to Lord Cameron facing scrutiny, but it cannot become the norm
Parliament
By Karen Bradley MP
There is a solution to Lord Cameron facing scrutiny, but it cannot become the norm
Former prime minister David Cameron’s return to frontline politics caught everyone by surprise.
'Sobering': Karen Bradley reviews 'The Abuse of Power'
Books & culture
By Karen Bradley MP
'Sobering': Karen Bradley reviews 'The Abuse of Power'
Theresa May’s first foray into print should be compulsory reading for anyone who thinks politics is a game to be won or lost
To stop the small boats crisis, we must focus on disrupting the smugglers' illegal trade
Home affairs
By Karen Bradley MP
To stop the small boats crisis, we must focus on disrupting the smugglers' illegal trade
Deterring people from making a life-threatening journey across the Channel or the Mediterranean is a priority for our Government and others across Europe. 
A celebration at Hillsborough Castle reminded me how compromise will secure peace in Northern Ireland – and beyond
Home affairs
By Karen Bradley MP
A celebration at Hillsborough Castle reminded me how compromise will secure peace in Northern Ireland – and beyond
On the tours of Parliament that I am sometimes able to give my constituents, I often start by reminding visiting Moorlanders, as they stop to take in the stark grandeur of Westminster Hall, that the origin of the word ‘Parliament’ is the Norman French ‘parler’, to speak, and that debate is the foundation of our democracy.
Why the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner vacancy should concern us all
Home affairs
By Karen Bradley MP
Why the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner vacancy should concern us all
It has been almost ten months since Dame Sara Thornton stepped down from her three-year tenure as UK Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner (IASC).
Inter-Parliamentary Union forges connections with foreign parliaments
Foreign affairs
By Karen Bradley MP
Inter-Parliamentary Union forges connections with foreign parliaments
As the newly elected British Group Inter-Parliamentary Union (BGIPU) chair, I look forward to being able to provide as many opportunities as possible for United Kingdom MPs and peers to engage with their counterparts worldwide.
Karen Bradley: Sir Mo Farah’s bravery is a reminder of our global responsibility to victims of trafficking and modern slavery
Home affairs
By Karen Bradley MP
Karen Bradley: Sir Mo Farah’s bravery is a reminder of our global responsibility to victims of trafficking and modern slavery
It takes enormous courage for a survivor of human trafficking to talk about their experiences and I applaud Sir Mo Farah’s bravery.
Senior Conservative Women MPs Call For 'Zero Tolerance Policy' After Chris Pincher Allegations
Political parties
Senior Conservative Women MPs Call For "Zero Tolerance Policy" After Chris Pincher Allegations
Two senior Tory women MPs have written to the Chief Whip calling for a "zero tolerance" policy when it comes to those accused of sexual misconduct.
Impressive: Karen Bradley reviews 'Held in Contempt'
Books & culture
By Karen Bradley MP
Impressive: Karen Bradley reviews 'Held in Contempt'
An eloquent and impartial critique of the arcane mechanics of Westminster, Dr Hannah White’s debut book is a timely and fantastic tool for unpicking the workings of Parliament
The UK must take the lead against online sexual exploitation of children
Culture
By Karen Bradley MP
The UK must take the lead against online sexual exploitation of children
When Joy (pseudonym) was 10 years old, a woman she knew and trusted invited her into her house. Once she was inside, Joy was surprised when the woman asked her to take off her clothes so that she could take pictures. While Joy was scared by this request, she felt she had no choice as she was already inside the woman’s house.
The Nationality and Borders Bill risks letting down modern slavery victims
Home affairs
By Karen Bradley MP
The Nationality and Borders Bill risks letting down modern slavery victims
The UK has a proud history of tackling slavery and I was honoured to play a part in that as the minister who took the Modern Slavery Act through Parliament. I therefore more than welcome this Government’s latest commitment to carry on this work to ensure we remain world leading in this area.
We Need Transparency Over Carbon Emissions In Our Supply Chains To Tackle The Climate Emergency
Environment
By Karen Bradley MP
We Need Transparency Over Carbon Emissions In Our Supply Chains To Tackle The Climate Emergency
The Climate Emergency we face demands fast and tangible action. The Government’s commitment to reach net zero greenhouse emissions by 2050 is an important part of that action and it’s supported by the public. We all have responsibilities – but to meet this ambition, we have to be able to effectively monitor the progress of the private sector in cutting carbon emissions.
Proxy voting for parental absence is essential for our thriving parliamentary democracy
Coronavirus
By Karen Bradley MP
Proxy voting for parental absence is essential for our thriving parliamentary democracy
The Procedure Committee's new report recommends proxy voting for parental absence be made permanent. Through these changes we hope that the number of new mothers in the House will continue to increase.
Senior MPs dismiss plan for 1km voting queue as they push rival bid to keep virtual Commons going
Coronavirus
Senior MPs dismiss plan for 1km voting queue as they push rival bid to keep virtual Commons going
A group of senior MPs has launched a bid to reject controversial Government plans that could see MPs forming a one kilometre-long queue through Parliament to vote while social distancing.
MPs warned of ‘punishment’ if they let someone else vote for them as new virtual system ready to go
Coronavirus
MPs warned of ‘punishment’ if they let someone else vote for them as new virtual system ready to go
MPs have been warned they will be “punished accordingly” if they use a new virtual system to let someone else cast a vote for them remotely during the coronavirus lockdown.
As we change the way we work, the purpose of the House’s procedure must prevail
Coronavirus
By Karen Bradley MP
As we change the way we work, the purpose of the House’s procedure must prevail
The House is rising magnificently to meet the procedural challenges of coronavirus .
Select committees are adapting swiftly to the new reality – and will continue to be the lifeblood of parliamentary scrutiny
Coronavirus
By Karen Bradley MP
Select committees are adapting swiftly to the new reality – and will continue to be the lifeblood of parliamentary scrutiny
Temporary workarounds to ensure ministers are held to account are necessary during this time of crisis
Karen Bradley MP: Parliamentary procedure may seem archaic, but it is a necessary detail of democracy
By Karen Bradley MP
Karen Bradley MP: Parliamentary procedure may seem archaic, but it is a necessary detail of democracy

As we move into a post-Brexit world, the Procedure Committee must continue to ensure backbenchers can hold Government to account, writes Karen Bradley MP