Blog Archive
Poppies 'can be worn from today'
The defence secretary has written to ministers which advice about when to wear poppies.
Thursday 27th October 2011Tempers frayed after union debate
Tory MP Aidan Burley managed to incense the Labour benches last night during his adjournment debate on public funding for trade union officials.
Thursday 27th October 2011Tesco criticised over riot claims
An early day motion tabled by Manchester Central MP Tony Lloyd criticises supermarket giant Tesco for claiming compensation for August’s riots.
Wednesday 26th October 2011Blair's links to Gaddafi worry MPs
Labour, Lib Dem, Plaid and DUP MPs have added their names to an early day motion calling for "a full independent inquiry into Mr Tony Blair’s financial engagement with the late Colonel Gaddafi".
Wednesday 26th October 2011Unions in the firing line
Aidan Burley has secured an interesting adjournment debate this evening on “funding from the public purse of trade union officials”.
Wednesday 26th October 2011The tale of Bob Russell's "fantastic tie"
Colchester MP Bob Russell has been sporting some eye-catching neckwear in recent days.
Wednesday 26th October 2011Bad MPs 'disrupt Commons tours'
Simon Blackburn, head of visit services for the Houses of Parliament, declined to name any names.
Tuesday 25th October 2011Clarke regrets 'colourful language'
The justice secretary has spoken about his public spat with the home secretary over the human rights act.
Tuesday 25th October 2011Cash keeps Europe on the agenda
Bill Cash will keep the pressure on Cameron tomorrow with his ten minute rule bill.
Monday 24th October 2011The fight at first PMQs
Today is the 50th anniversary of prime minster's questions.
Monday 24th October 2011Bob Russell to join defence commmittee
Changes to the membership of select committees will be laid before the House this evening.
Monday 24th October 2011Alice Cooper to tour parliament
Ahead of today's crunch vote on a referendum on EU membership there will be a chance to see heavy metal royalty.
Monday 24th October 2011Angela gets her groove
Angela Eagle seems to be settling in as shadow leader of the House.
Thursday 20th October 2011Canary Wharf 'visible from Mars'
The lights from Canary Wharf could be visible from Mars, a minister has joked.
Thursday 20th October 2011Sir George slips up over Fox
The leader of the House said today that a full list of ministerial meetings with Adam Werrity will be published, but it seems he mis-spoke.
Wednesday 19th October 2011Justine dodges Boris island
New transport secretary Justine Greening has made an assured debut in front of the transport select committee.
Wednesday 19th October 2011Green MP attacks Commons
The only Green party MP in the House is not happy about the way the place operates.
Wednesday 19th October 2011Security? Not a problem for Boris
There was some trepidation among the organisers of the lobby lunch today - would guest Boris Johnson turn up on time?
Tuesday 18th October 2011Nuttall puts forward 'in or out' EU debate
A Conservative MP has called for a Commons debate on whether the UK should hold a national referendum on membership to the EU.
Tuesday 18th October 2011Portcullis, Derby Gate or Cromwell Green?
We all know about the problems with queues of people trying to get onto the parliamentary estate, but what is to be done?
Tuesday 18th October 2011MPs to thank Serjeant Pay
It was widely assumed that Mr Speaker's statement to the House this afternoon would be an announcement about the retirement of Jill Pay.
Monday 17th October 2011No word on Fox report statement
The Speaker has told MPs he has not been notified of any ministerial statement to the Commons tomorrow on the Liam Fox affair.
Monday 17th October 2011Bercow gives Gove telling off
Commons Speaker John Bercow this afternoon gave education secretary Michael Gove a telling off, saying: "You're not at the Oxford Union today."
Monday 17th October 2011MPs back procedure changes
In the midst of all the fuss over "hand-held electronic devices" in last Thursday's debate, a couple of important changes may have passed you by.
Monday 17th October 2011MPs to vote on November mini-break
The Commons was expected to sit uninterrupted between conference recess and Christmas recess, but last week a small change was proposed.
Monday 17th October 2011Greening to face transport committee
There will be an early test for the new transport secretary on Wednesday afternoon.
Monday 17th October 2011Serjeant at Arms set to retire
The first woman to hold the post of Serjeant at Arms has announced today she is to retire in January.
Thursday 13th October 2011Recess dates announced
Sir George Young, leader of the House of Commons, has revealed the recess dates for the rest of this year and for 2012.
Thursday 13th October 2011It's a bar - just don't call it a bar
It is one of the legends of parliament past - Annie's Bar, where men were men, women were women and arugments more often than not were settled with fists and not words.
Thursday 13th October 2011New sandwich bar for PCH
A new sandwich bar will be opened in Portcullis House.
Wednesday 12th October 2011Carry on Balls
Ed Balls seemed to be enjoying himself in the Commons today as he opened the opposition day debate.
Wednesday 12th October 2011Lib Dems salute Private Eye
Liberal Democrat MPs Mike Hancock and Bob Russell certainly have a sense of humour.
Tuesday 11th October 2011Former News Int exec recalled in hacking inquiry
A former executive chairman of News International has been called back to appear before a group of MPs as they continue to investigate allegations of phone-hacking.
Tuesday 11th October 2011Time to pop Skinner's cork?
Liam Fox was under considerable pressure in the Commons today over the Werrity affair, but he still found time to goad a Labour old timer.
Monday 10th October 2011Balls jokes about big bazookas
The chancellor came to the Commons this afternoon to make a very important statement on the Eurozone.
Monday 10th October 2011Private Eye editor to give evidence
The House of Lords communications committee will take evidence tomorrow from Private Eye editor Ian Hislop.
Monday 10th October 2011The week ahead in Parliament
Parliament resumes its regular service after the conference season with some new faces on the Opposition front bench following the Labour reshuffle.
Monday 10th October 2011Fox faces MPs on Monday
The defence secretary, under pressure today over claims about his business relationship with a close friend, will be able to answer MPs questions on Monday.
Friday 7th October 2011Row breaks out over Watson post
The appointment of Tom Watson as Labour party deputy chair and campaign coordinator in today's reshuffle has sparked a row.
Friday 7th October 2011Rumours abound as reshuffle begins
The worst-kept secret in politics is that Ed Miliband will reshuffle his shadow cabinet today.
Friday 7th October 2011Fringe picks: Wednesday
Here are our picks of Wednesday's fringe at the Conservative party conference.
Wednesday 5th October 2011Apples fall foul of security
When it comes to safety, no chances are being taken at the Tory conference.
Tuesday 4th October 2011Perry sees jam today and tomorrow for Conservatives
Calling for more "normal" people to enter Parliament, a Conservative MP has said the reason some Labour supporters dislike her could be her ability to make jam.
Tuesday 4th October 2011Tory mob 'becoming restless'
While Conservative ministers are staying notably quiet on the subject of the Liberal Democrats, grass roots grumblings are making themselves heard.
Tuesday 4th October 2011Fringe picks: Tuesday
Here are our picks of Tuesday's fringe at the Conservative party conference.
Tuesday 4th October 2011Press demolish Tories at football fixture
The press XI took on an eclectic Tory team at the traditional football match and won.
Monday 3rd October 2011Protests dampen Manchester's welcome
Delegates to the conference have noticed something different about this conference - the constant abuse they are facing in the streets.
Monday 3rd October 2011Fringe picks: Monday
Here are our picks of Monday's fringe at the Conservative party conference.
Monday 3rd October 2011Fringe picks: Sunday
Here we all are in Manchester, and as ever there is a huge amount of fringes to choose between – here are some of our picks for Sunday.
Sunday 2nd October 2011While the Tories are away, the Lords return to business
As the Tories take the attention from Westminster to Manchester for their annual party conference, peers will return to business on Monday.
Friday 30th September 2011House of Lords now on Twitter
The tech-friendly House of Lords has signed itself up to Twitter.
Thursday 29th September 2011A very British coup?
Labour MP Siobhan MacDonagh has blasted plans to change voter resigtration as "a very British coup".
Thursday 29th September 2011Labour 'must become more open'
The Labour party must reach out to community and faith groups and other campaigners if it is to win the next election.
Wednesday 28th September 2011Fringe picks: Wednesday
Events on the fringe wind to a close on Wednesday, but there are a few that may be worth the effort.
Wednesday 28th September 20112010 intake 'work and play together'
Policy Exchange held an interesting, if brief, fringe today.
Tuesday 27th September 2011Back the apple
You may see delegates at Labour conference with a shiny red apple today – it is part of a new campaign launched by Unite.
Tuesday 27th September 2011Fringe picks: Tuesday
The future for medium sized businesses is the topic of our first fringe pick at today's Labour conference.
Tuesday 27th September 2011Liverpool 'should exploit Beatles more'
Steve Rotherham may not be well-known in Westminster, but on his home turf he is something of a celeb.
Monday 26th September 2011Fringe picks: Monday
Here are the ePolitix.com picks for the conference fringe on Monday.
Monday 26th September 2011And the prize goes to ...
Liam Byrne has become the first Labour figure to crack a joke about George Osborne at this year's conference.
Sunday 25th September 2011Text Ken for lower fares
Labour's candidate for mayor of London may be in his seventh decade, but he has taken to the new online world like the proverbial duck to H20.
Sunday 25th September 2011MP4 to rock conference
Parliament's very own rock band, MP4, will be performing at the Labour conference tonight.
Sunday 25th September 2011Fringe picks: Sunday
There is a packed series of fringe events at the Labour party conference 2011.
Sunday 25th September 2011Ed defends David's no-show
Ed Miliband has defended his brother David's decision to vist America during next week's Labour Party conference.
Thursday 22nd September 2011