Commons
Commons Gallery
Epolitix.com’s Craig Hoy rounds up the week’s key moments in the Commons
Craig Hoy
Parliamentarians in the Caribbean
Austin Mitchell spends a week of toil, not tourism, in Trinidad
Austin Mitchell
In it for the Long run
Jolyon Kimble reports on a Trade and Industry Committee session discussing the UK motor-car industry
Jolyon Kimble
Is trust leaking away?
George Jones considers the possible wider implications of the recent civil service leaks which have undermined the government's position on immigration
George Jones
PROFILE: Andy King MP
talks to Jolyon Kimble
Andy King
Lords
Bringing some Commons bravura into the Upper House
Defence issues come to the fore in Lord Jopling's week
Lord Jopling
Lords Gallery
Andrew Evans reports on the week’s major developments in the Lords
Andrew Evans
Public Health
Putting health first
Developing a 'choose health' strategy that educates and encourages people to lead healthy lives will intensify the fight against illness and may win the government more credit from a public sceptical of the effectiveness of NHS modernisation, argues Anna Coote
Anna Coote
The fat of the land
Measures such as introducing controls on the promotion of junk foods are essential if we are to reverse the alarming rate of childhood obesity, argue Angela Mawle and Maria Duggan
Angela Mawle
Time to turn the tide
David Hinchliffe summarises the information found by the Health Committee on the pressing issues of smoking, sexual health and obesity
David Hinchliffe
Helping people make the healthy choice
John Reid outlines the reasons why he is undertaking a major public consultation on improving the nation’s health
John Reid
Balancing diverse interests
Angela McNab outlines the role of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority
Angela McNab
Pandering to pressure groups or promising real progress?
Nigel Hawkes looks ahead to the public health white paper
Nigel Hawkes
Breaking down the structural barriers to better health
Howard Stoate argues for a holistic, cross-departmental approach to reducing health inequality and promoting a healthier nation
Dr Howard Stoate
Time for clarity and consistency
Public health problems produce liberal dilemmas that require liberal solutions, says Paul Burstow
Paul Burstow
A new sense of purpose
Tim Yeo explains that a Conservative government would streamline the Department of Health and give a higher priority to promoting a healthier nation
Tim Yeo
Rwanda
Ready to act
Oona King considers how Rwanda has progressed after the 1994 genocide, and warns that the international community must this time be prepared to prevent a similar African atrocity
Oona King
Easter
An Easter Message from the Speaker’s Chaplain
Easter message
Canon Robert Wright
Europe
Problems mount as polling day looms
George Parker reports on the tough job ahead for EU leaders to sell the constitution to sceptical electorates; on another expenses scandal; and on a dark horse to succeed Romano Prodi as President of the Commission
George Parker
Parliament
Cobbett's Corner
Chris Moncrieff