Devolution that's delivering diversity
Alistair Darling argues that policy variations between Scotland and England are the natural and welcome consequence of a confident, vital constitutional framework
Alistair Darling MP

Trouble at the top
The responsibility for the early traumas at Holyrood lies with the Lib-Lab executive and a distracted minister at Westminster, not the Scottish Parliament, says Peter Duncan
Peter Duncan MP

A Parliament ready to punch its weight
John Thurso believes that, despite a shaky start, the Scottish parliament is well-placed to build on the cultural shift and practical benefits it has brought to the people of Scotland.
John Thurso MP

A turbulent infancy
Alex Salmond reflects on a difficult teething period for the Scottish Parliament, and argues that only independence can turn a tyro legislature into a genuine Scottish parliament
Alex Salmond MP

Work in progress
Devolution has been an awkward, fractious issue in the Labour Party, and the debate won’t be resolved until the new institutions are cemented in British political life, argues Vernon Bogdanor
Vernon Bogdanor

Progress despite paralysis
Paul Murphy argues that the suspension of the Assembly should not be allowed to overshadow genuine improvements to the economic and security situation in Northern Ireland
Rt Hon Paul Murphy MP 

Completion still compromised
David Lidington argues that if Northern Ireland’s democratic future is to flourish then paramilitarism must be defeated for good
David Lidington MP

Momentum missing
Lembit Opik argues that the progress made in Northern Ireland will be unsustainable without renewed political drive
Lembit Opik MP

Injecting impetus
Ian Paisley says that, of all the parties, the DUP has the most promising ideas for breaking the stalemate in Northern Ireland
Rev Dr Ian Paisley MP MLA

The need to think long and hard
David Trimble argues that it is the responsibility of the parties of the ‘extremes’ to compromise to ensure a secure future for the people of Northern Ireland
Rt Hon David Trimble MP

A design to end the suspension rot
Mark Durkan says that the SDLP’s plan for ministers to hand power over to independent administrators would be one way to jump-start a stalled Assembly
Mark Durkan MLA

Kilroy asking all the questions
Robin Oakley looks at how the major parties will respond to the extraordinary rise of UKIP in this month’s European elections
Robin Oakley

A profound folly
Bob Worcester explains why he believes those who try and extrapolate the likely general election result from the outcome of Super Thursday are misguided
Robert Worcester

Falling European turnout bodes ill for constitution
George Parker takes a look at the increasing problems for European democracy
George Parker

Tories fail to capitalise as Labour slumps
Peter Kellner analyses how the cards fell after Super Thursday, and concludes that Labour will emerge bloodied but unbowed at the next general election
Peter Kellner

Innovation to boost involvement
Kate Sullivan and Mark Stratton explain how the Electoral Commission and the government are trying to establish more user-friendly methods of voting to keep pace with today’s frantic lifestyles
Kate Sullivan and Mark Stratton

Dominant and indomitable
Robbie Dinwoodie argues that the June 10 elections proved that in Scotland's multi-party system, the Labour Party is nigh on invincible
Robbie Dinwoodie

Grumbles in Grimsby
Austin Mitchell finds it hard to inspire civic enthusiasm among the voters of North East Lincolnshire
Austin Mitchell MP

Commons Gallery
Epolitix.com’s Craig Hoy rounds up the week’s key moments in the Commons
Craig Hoy

Where there's a skill there's a way
Digby Jones tells the Education and Skills Committee that boosting the expertise of the UK workforce will reap huge benefits for the economy. Jolyon Kimble reports
Jolyon Kimble

Players and perorations
Lord McNally recalls a week of memorable performances, from the benches of the Lords, in the theatre, and on a football pitch in Portugal
Lord McNally

Lords Gallery
Andrew Evans reports on the week’s major developments in the Lords
Andrew Evans

Cobbett’s Corner
Chris Moncrieff reminisces about recent events
Chris Moncrieff

Jim Marshall, 1941-2004, Labour MP for Leicester South
Remembered by Tony Lloyd, Labour MP for Manchester Central
Tony Lloyd MP

Baroness Thatcher's eulogy for President Ronald Reagan (1911-2004)
This is the full text of Baroness Thatcher’s eulogy to President Ronald Reagan, 40th President of the United States, who died on Saturday, June 5, 2004
Baroness Thatcher