House of Commons
PM stands firm on War decision
Jolyon Kimble reports on the Prime Minister’s latest appearance before the panel of select committee chairmen
Jolyon Kimble
Blair and Howard Grow Stronger Together
Michael Brown reports on a restrained, if interrupted, debate on the Hutton inquiry
Michael Brown
Burden not lifted despite Hutton Verdict
Family worries overshadow a remarkable week in Westminster for Caroline Spelman
Caroline Spelman
Week in the Commons
Epolitix.com’s Chris Smith rounds up the week’s key moments in the Commons
Chris Smith
Andrew Stunell profile
PROFILE: Andrew Stunell talks to Jolyon Kimble
Andrew Stunell
House of Lords
Pearls and Oysters
Lord Beaumont of Whitley enjoys a week of art and cinema
Lord Beaumont
Week in the Lords
Andrew Evans reports on the week’s major developments in the Lords
Andrew Evans
Welfare
Clearing up the welfare mess
David Willetts sets out how the Conservatives will make the welfare state work for those in need
David Willetts
Benefits of the Working Culture
Andrew Smith explains how the government is removing barriers preventing people joining or returning to the workplace
Andrew Smith
Dignity and Independence
Although the government cannot be expected to resolve all the problems of the disabled it can, as Lord Ashley of Stoke argues, make very significant improvements
Lord Ashley
In tune with the British People
Steve Webb sets out a Liberal Democrat vision of universal and decentralised public services financed by progressive taxation
Steve Webb
Choice for Parents
Reducing the pressure for parents from low-income families to return to work could have wide-ranging social benefits, says George McNamara
George McNamara
Unpopular Revolution
Labour has delivered reform of the welfare system, but not in the way originally envisioned, writes Frank Field
Frank Field
Shared Concerns
Stephen Mangen surveys recent developments in welfare policy across continental Europe
Dr Stephen Mangen
Parliament
Promoting democracy, Strengthening Parliament
Lord Holme of Cheltenham discusses how the Hansard Society is marking its 60th anniversary
Lord Holme
Second homes
Breaking down the language barrier
Clive Betts reports on controversial plans to restrict outsiders from purchasing newly-built Welsh homes
Clive Betts
Obituaries
George Gale remembered
A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of our late cartoonist George Gale was held at St Colombus Church, London on Friday January 30. Following is the text of an address given by our Editor, Sir Patrick Cormack, at the service
Sir Patrick Cormack
Lord Scanlon 1913-2004
Lord Graham of Edmonton remembers a giant of the trade union movement
Lord Graham
Lord Jenkins of Putney 1908-2004
Lord Graham of Edmonton recalls a principled and passionate campaigner for peace
Lord Graham
Cobbett's Corner
Whipping up controversy
Chris Moncrieff ponders life at Westminster
Chris Moncrieff
