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Does Tory MP rape arrest herald more Pestminster claims?

Does Tory MP rape arrest herald more Pestminster claims?
Conservative Party bracing for further sexual misconduct allegations
18 May 2022
Should phones be banned from the Commons?

Should phones be banned from the Commons?
Some would ‘do well to rethink their whole relationship to smartphones and social media’
13 May 2022
Pest-minister 2.0: Westminster rocked by new wave of allegations

Pest-minister 2.0: Westminster rocked by new wave of allegations
Palace of government at centre of fresh misogyny and sexual harassment claims once again
29 Apr 2022
‘Other wannabe Putins await to sow death and destruction’ 

‘Other wannabe Putins await to sow death and destruction’
Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
28 Apr 2022
Local elections 2022: five results to watch out for

Local elections 2022: five results to watch out for
Tories are ‘haemorrhaging’ support in Red Wall of England and Wales, as Sinn Fein eyes Stormont
27 Apr 2022
Have the Conservatives got a sexual harassment problem?

Have the Conservatives got a sexual harassment problem?
Party condemned for waiting weeks to suspend MP David Warburton following allegations
4 Apr 2022
The House of Commons: no place for a baby?

The House of Commons: no place for a baby?
Bringing babies onto the green benches is against the ‘rules of behaviour and courtesies’
3 Dec 2021

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‘Boris Johnson will be quite happy to ride out the storm over Dominic Raab’

‘Boris Johnson will be quite happy to ride out the storm over Dominic Raab’
Your digest of analysis and commentary from the British and international press
19 Aug 2021
‘The government has forgotten the values of being conservative’

‘The government has forgotten the values of being conservative’
Your digest of analysis and commentary from the British and international press
23 Jul 2021
‘Being in the crony-demic gang seems to mean that you can ignore all of the rules all of the time’

‘Being in the crony-demic gang seems to mean that you can ignore all of the rules all of the time’
Your digest of analysis and commentary from the British and international press
16 Jul 2021
Is the US-UK relationship really so ‘special’?

Is the US-UK relationship really so ‘special’?
Joe Biden isn’t playing ball with Boris Johnson over post-Brexit trade plans
8 Jun 2021
Who will be the next Lord Speaker?

Who will be the next Lord Speaker?
The successful candidate will be announced tomorrow as Lord Fowler steps down
20 Apr 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
Instant Opinion: ‘Westminster fails sexual assault victims’

Instant Opinion: ‘Westminster fails sexual assault victims’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 7 August
7 Aug 2020
Tories to investigate MP who ‘invited intern to fool around’

Tories to investigate MP who ‘invited intern to fool around’
Opposition calling for Rob Roberts to be suspended during inquiry following claims by two parliamentary workers
22 Jul 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
Instant Opinion: England ‘wasted time’ on Covid-19 lockdown

Instant Opinion: England ‘wasted time’ on Covid-19 lockdown
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Wednesday 3 June
3 Jun 2020
Security costs to keep MPs safe rise by £4m post-Brexit

Security costs to keep MPs safe rise by £4m post-Brexit
Heightened security measures follow divisive Brexit referendum and terrorist threats
21 May 2020
Ten non-coronavirus things that happened in Westminster

Ten non-coronavirus things that happened in Westminster
All eyes are on the outbreak but the world of politics has not stopped
9 Mar 2020
Instant Opinion: UK floods reveal ‘urban-rural tension’

Instant Opinion: UK floods reveal ‘urban-rural tension’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Wednesday 26 February
26 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
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
Instant Opinion: Boris Johnson ‘needs to calm down’

Instant Opinion: Boris Johnson ‘needs to calm down’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 27 September
27 Sep 2019
The ‘extraordinary tale’ of Carl Beech

The ‘extraordinary tale’ of Carl Beech
Court hears how former NHS manager made fabricated claims about Westminster paedophile ring
15 May 2019
How do you start a new political party?

How do you start a new political party?
MPs in the Independent Group hold first official meeting after breaking away from Labour and Tories
25 Feb 2019
Music legend accused of groping man in hotel toilets

Music legend accused of groping man in hotel toilets
Police investigating claims that the unnamed singer fondled alleged victim’s ‘private parts’ at upmarket London venue
20 Feb 2019
Houses of Parliament: ten fascinating facts you didn’t know

Houses of Parliament: ten fascinating facts you didn’t know
The building is an icon of British politics, but holds some rather unusual secrets within its walls
1 Aug 2018
Surge in SNP membership after mass MP walkout

Surge in SNP membership after mass MP walkout
Commons protest branded ‘pre-prepared’ stunt by opponents
15 Jun 2018
Carillion directors ‘stuffed mouths with gold’, say MPs

Carillion directors ‘stuffed mouths with gold’, say MPs
Inquiry finds that firm’s board prioritised own rewards over welfare of workers and pensioners
16 May 2018
Scotland sparks constitutional crisis with Brexit rebellion

Scotland sparks constitutional crisis with Brexit rebellion
EU Withdrawal Bill rejected by Scottish Parliament prompting showdown with Westminster
16 May 2018
Stephen Hawking’s ashes to be buried near Newton and Darwin

Stephen Hawking’s ashes to be buried near Newton and Darwin
Physicist’s remains to be interred in thanksgiving service near memorials to other famous scientists
21 Mar 2018