We need to stop pigeon-holing women into typical “women’s issue” roles
The result of the 1997 election was groundbreaking for Labour, not only because it broke the Wilderness years…
MPs
If Miliband wants “power to the people” – he’ll give them the power to recall MPs
This morning the Independent reports that plans to introduce the right of recall for MPs has been shelved…
10 things you need to know about Ed Miliband’s party reforms
Ed Miliband has confirmed – in an interview with the Guardian this evening – the details of his…
How to take the toxicity out of the MP’s salaries debate
The long drawn out process of giving MPs a divisive and unnecessary pay rise has been going on…
The Pritchard investigation shows once again why we need action on MPs’ second jobs
The Daily Telegraph has reported today that the senior Conservative MP Mark Pritchard allegedly offered to use his…
Labour MPs are almost as bad as Tories when it comes to hiring relatives, data shows
At least 72 Conservative MPs and 65 Labour MPs have employed family members as staff and paid for…
VOTE: How should Labour MPs vote on Syria?
Update: There will no longer be a vote on military action this week, but we still want to…
The case for better pay for MPs
The leaders of all three major political parties, and most of their parliamentary followers, have responded with predictable…
Let’s end the farce over MPs’ wages once and for all
Today IPSA are going to propose a pay rise for MPs of around £6500. At a time when…
Say No to the recall of MPs!
I have been surprised by the extent of media and other support, including editorially by the Guardian, for…
