Dawn Butler: It’s time our parties opened up about the political gender gap
Today we celebrate the centenary of the passing of the Parliament Qualification Act, which laid the foundation for…
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Clear the Lobby: The week ahead in Parliament
Lots of late-stage legislation this week, including the third reading of the Offensive Weapons Bill, a government attempt…
Clear the Lobby: The week ahead in Parliament
The Northern Ireland budget is probably the most interesting thing happening in parliament this week, as Theresa May…
Clear the Lobby: The week ahead in Parliament
Lots to fit in as parliament enters its final few weeks before summer recess. MPs scrutinise spending at…
Clear the Lobby: The week ahead in Parliament
The big event of the week is the Heathrow vote on Monday – but that isn’t included here…
Clear the Lobby: The week ahead in Parliament
Buckle up, because we’re into Brexit ping pong. The flagship EU Withdrawal Bill goes to the Lords before…
Clear the Lobby: The week ahead in Parliament
It’s a big week in two ways. First, Brexit is back. After a long wait, MPs finally get…
Clear the Lobby: The week ahead in Parliament
Two new government bills this week: one on ivory, the other on business rates for plant nurseries. Take…
Clear the Lobby: The week ahead in Parliament
Many of the government’s bigger bills are in the Lords at the moment, but a Conservative manifesto pledge…
Clear the Lobby: The week ahead in Parliament
It’s a relatively quiet week after last week’s torrent of private member’s bills, but some interesting ten minute…
