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…
Parliament
The Labour MPs boycotting Parliament today
Whilst the message of the Labour leadership has been that MPs should return to Parliament today if they…
PMQs Verdict: Is this the best Parliament in the world? Or the worst? Actually it’s both
We’ve seen at least two sides of our Parliament in the past 24 hours – perhaps more. Last…
SNP – fairies or fearties?
An amusing letter from Hansard to Jim Sheridan MP – and an amusing response: (Via Pamela Nash MP…
The political elite could do with a change of scenery
Sometimes leaving home is difficult, but often it’s for the best. Parliamentary authorities are in the process of…
What is the point of Her Majesty’s Opposition?
This is the question frequently posed and intended as a disabling joke, by the Prime Minister at Wednesday’s…
Do we need more working class MPs?
On prayer in Parliament
The court ruling that prayers should not be on the formal council agenda at Bideford Town Council has…
In Defence of MPs
A recent survey showed that public confidence in Members of Parliament has fallen steeply in the last two…
If you want fewer rebellions, abolish the whips
Amidst all the shrieking and wailing amongst Conservative MPs who have convinced themselves it is essential they take…
