House of Commons
What is a ‘menopause-friendly’ employer?

What is a ‘menopause-friendly’ employer?
Speaker of the House of Commons signs pledge as awareness of the issue grows
15 Jun 2022
Does Westminster have an alcohol problem?

Does Westminster have an alcohol problem?
Research showing MPs more likely to drink excessively has fuelled concern about Parliament’s ‘poisonous’ drinking dens
12 May 2022
Black Rod, the crown and a hostage: the strangest traditions of the Queen’s Speech

Black Rod, the crown and a hostage: the strangest traditions of the Queen’s Speech
Rituals surrounding State Opening of Parliament are among the most unusual UK customs
10 May 2022
How MPs’ pay is decided

How MPs’ pay is decided
Pay increase for parliamentarians comes as millions face tax hikes and rising energy costs
2 Mar 2022
The strangest rules MPs have to follow

The strangest rules MPs have to follow
One of the oldest assemblies in the world, parliament has many bizarre regulations and conventions
28 Jan 2022
PM launches ten-year drugs plan amid cocaine in Commons claims

PM launches ten-year drugs plan amid cocaine in Commons claims
Government to target ‘casual’ middle-class users along with addicts and dealers
6 Dec 2021
Geoffrey Cox and the BVI: the backstory

Geoffrey Cox and the BVI: the backstory
Tory MP accused of ‘brazen breach of the rules’ after new video footage emerges
10 Nov 2021

Enjoy a different view
Keep an open mind with The Week magazine. Subscribe today and your first 6 issues are completely free.
A timeline of the Tory sleaze allegations

A timeline of the Tory sleaze allegations
Boris Johnson has been reprimanded by standards committee for ‘over-casual attitude’ to parliamentary rules
9 Nov 2021
Should MPs have second jobs?

Should MPs have second jobs?
Owen Paterson case shines light on financial activities outside Westminster
8 Nov 2021
‘Resign!’: what are the rules on leaking government budgets?

‘Resign!’: what are the rules on leaking government budgets?
Deputy speaker suggests Rishi Sunak has breached ministerial code
26 Oct 2021
Will MPs’ pay rise outstrip public sector workers’?

Will MPs’ pay rise outstrip public sector workers’?
Parliamentary pay watchdog requests power to ‘vary the award below or above’ public sector pay
23 Jul 2021
Should Scottish MPs be given the power to vote down English laws?

Should Scottish MPs be given the power to vote down English laws?
Major constitutional reform planned in bid to ‘save the union’
16 Jun 2021
Parliament U-turns on exemption from nationwide 10pm curfew

Parliament U-turns on exemption from nationwide 10pm curfew
Watering holes on the parliamentary estate will be forced to shut after MPs blast ‘tone deaf’ decision
28 Sep 2020
Conservative MPs to ‘refuse’ racial bias training

Conservative MPs to ‘refuse’ racial bias training
Dozens of Tories to shun course designed to tackle racism as Commons authorities accused of ‘pandering to the woke agenda’
21 Sep 2020
What is waiting for Boris Johnson on his return to work?

What is waiting for Boris Johnson on his return to work?
Packed agenda includes tackling fallout from Covid, Brexit and reopening of schools
1 Sep 2020
Tory MP accused of rape agrees to steer clear of Parliament

Tory MP accused of rape agrees to steer clear of Parliament
Conservative Party says the unnamed politician has agreed to steer clear of Commons when summer recess ends
17 Aug 2020
Instant Opinion: MPs ‘just saved’ from reputational disaster

Instant Opinion: MPs ‘just saved’ from reputational disaster
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Wednesday 24 June
24 Jun 2020
Rees-Mogg loses vote on Westminster bullying debates

Rees-Mogg loses vote on Westminster bullying debates
Critics said proposal would undermine new independent panel and ‘re-victimise’ victims
24 Jun 2020
Virtual parliament: MPs warned flouting Commons rules

Virtual parliament: MPs warned flouting Commons rules
Speaker Lindsay Hoyle says standards must not be allowed to slip
21 Apr 2020
How virtual Parliament might work

How virtual Parliament might work
MPs set to vote on new arrangements including PMQs by video conferencing
14 Apr 2020
What happens if Parliament shuts for five months?

What happens if Parliament shuts for five months?
Chief medical officer and Commons speaker consider suspension over coronavirus
5 Mar 2020
Tracy Brabin: what are the conduct rules in the Commons?

Tracy Brabin: what are the conduct rules in the Commons?
Labour MP triggers online row by wearing off-the-shoulder dress at parliamentary debate
5 Feb 2020
John Bercow bullying claims: what we know so far

John Bercow bullying claims: what we know so far
The former Commons speaker’s hopes of a peerage could be dashed by fresh allegations about his treatment of staff
23 Jan 2020
House of Lords to move to the North

House of Lords to move to the North
Plans to move peers permanently to York part of government pitch to consolidate gains in former Labour heartlands
20 Jan 2020
Who is new Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle?

Who is new Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle?
Labour MP is described as ‘avuncular’ and an ‘embodiment of the British constitution’
5 Nov 2019
Tory MP to quit after ‘fondling’ claim by Labour MP

Tory MP to quit after ‘fondling’ claim by Labour MP
Ross Thomson accused of ‘sexual touching’ of multiple men
4 Nov 2019
Keith Vaz: how the sex and drug saga unfolded

Keith Vaz: how the sex and drug saga unfolded
Controversial Labour MP faces six-month parliamentary ban over 2016 scandal
29 Oct 2019
Homeopathy treatment: what the science says

Homeopathy treatment: what the science says
Head of NHS urges medical watchdog to blacklist the ‘fundamentally flawed’ treatments
28 Oct 2019
What powers does the House of Commons speaker have?

What powers does the House of Commons speaker have?
John Bercow angers Brexiteers by rejecting Boris Johnson’s request for simple vote on deal
22 Oct 2019
Johnson says he was ‘model of restraint’ in language row

Johnson says he was ‘model of restraint’ in language row
Prime minister rejects accusations he was dismissive of MP abuse
30 Sep 2019
Parliament prorogued as Johnson fails in snap election bid

Parliament prorogued as Johnson fails in snap election bid
There were ‘chaotic scenes’ as the Commons was suspended until 14 October
10 Sep 2019
The legislation threatened by prorogation

The legislation threatened by prorogation
Government shutdown could halt 17 bills currently before Parliament
9 Sep 2019
How MPs are planning to block a no-deal Brexit

How MPs are planning to block a no-deal Brexit
Labour leads attempt to introduce legislation to prevent EU exit without trade agreement
12 Jun 2019
MPs back Brexit delay bill by one vote

MPs back Brexit delay bill by one vote
Yvette Cooper's bill comes as talks continue between May and Corbyn
4 Apr 2019