Labour put MPs’ second jobs to Commons vote
Labour will use their opposition day in the Hose of Commons tomorrow to put forward a bill curtailing…
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John Cryer is the new Chair of the PLP
After Dave Watts stepped down as PLP Chair and from Parliament (Conor McGinn was selected for his St…
Dave Watts stands down as PLP Chair
A few weeks ago it was announced that PLP Chair Dave Watts would be leaving Parliament in May…
Labour to force energy price vote this Wednesday as Miliband slams “zombie government”
Ed Miliband’s appearance on Andrew Marr this morning was most notable for his announcement of plans for a…
Recall is the thin end of the wedge
Today sees the conclusion of the committee stage of the Recall of MPs Bill. Contrary to the siren calls…
Bercow is simply trying to bring an old institution into the modern era
The architects of Portcullis House must have had a sense of humour. These modern offices sit opposite Big…
Labour not calling for a recall of Parliament – but it’s being kept “under review”
Several MPs have called for Parliament to be recalled in recent days over the unfolding crisis in Iraq…
We cannot abandon Iraq to the black flag of ISIS – Parliament must be recalled
The Islamic State’s domestic invasion of Iraq poses a threat of historic proportions to the security of the…
The Unrepresentative House – Parliament is badly failing to reflect the UK’s ethnic diversity
I recently asked Insight Public Affairs to work with me to compile some data about political parties, their…
Working people need a strong voice in the very place that excludes them
It really is all too easy for us to despair as we see countless cases, not just in…
