News Corbyn demands recall of parliament Jeremy Corbyn has today used an impromptu speech at Labour’s conference to call for the recall of parliament.… James Calmus 24th September, 2019, 11:24 am
Comment 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… Chris Williamson 3rd November, 2014, 5:51 pm
Comment Why I am supporting ‘proper’ recall for MPs The UKIP victory in this month’s Clacton by-election; the close shave for Labour in Heywood and Middleton and… Margaret Hodge 27th October, 2014, 7:00 am
News 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… Mark Ferguson 11th August, 2014, 2:36 pm
Comment Right to recall would feed the political disconnect People are lining up today to attack yesterday’s Queen’s Speech announcement for a Right to Recall Bill. “A… Conor Pope 5th June, 2014, 1:10 pm
News Remember when Maria Miller called for “recall mechanism” for MPs disciplined by the Commons authorities? Maria Miller has resigned after a week of pressure over her expenses claims. Back on February 29th 2008,… 9th April, 2014, 8:44 am
Featured 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… Mark Ferguson 14th February, 2014, 12:05 pm
Comment 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… Brian Barder 17th June, 2013, 4:45 pm
Comment We need the right to recall MPs more than ever Denis MacShane has done the right thing by standing down as an MP, allowing the people of Rotherham… Mark Ferguson 3rd November, 2012, 9:36 am