The Agenda

Week in Westminster
The PM’s constitutional reforms may give him a bumpy ride, says Andrew Alexander
Andrew Alexander

Commons Gallery

Daniel Forman

Commons Diary
Some unsung heroes of the last war flock to a Westminster reception hosted by Gordon Banks-- amid transport chaos caused by individuals eager to start another one
Gordon Banks

Lords Gallery

Andrew Evans

Lords Diary
From corporate manslaughter to mental health, Lord Strathclyde rejoices in recent Lords victories, resiles from government tinkering with the constitution, and regrets some high-profile retirements
Lord Strathclyde

Palace People
Sarah Southerton meets Mark Hill, the Commons' executive chef, who is aiming to raise the quality and improve the sourcing of food at Westminster
Sarah Southerton

Ringmaster and road manager
Twelve months after she became the first Lord Speaker, Baroness Hayman explains how she has combined an internal governance role with an energetic external relations programme aimed at keeping the public informed of developments in a constantly evolving second Chamber
Baroness Hayman

Emissary of the zeitgeist
Ed Vaizey meets the chief executive of the British Council and hears how ‘cultural diplomacy’ increasingly complements traditional political channels in building Britain’s brand abroad
Ed Vaizey

Commons Connections
Joined in the House by her sister and husband, Ann Keen's early experience of social stigma and years spent in hursing have helped shape her political philosophy
Edward Davie

House improvements
Janet Anderson reports on the results of a survey seeking views on the House of Commons Service
Janet Anderson

Charged with anti-social eating
It is typical of this government to tackle diet in an authoritarian manner, says Stephen O'Brien
Stephen O'Brien

The liberal way to modernation
Norman Lamb believes you can lead an educated horse to water and make it drink and eat healthily
Norman Lamb

Health begins in the House
Rosie Cooper introduces an APPG that is practising what it preaches on healthy eating and exercise
Rosie Cooper

A new heart beats a by-pass
Intelligently located supermarkets can revive and repopulate town centres, argues Philip Dunne
Phillip Dunne

Powered by a pie and a pint?
How do MPs lifestyles affect their eating habits and health? We asked a selection of Members to discuss how they refuel between votes, debates and meetings

Down to the essentials
Lord Rea explains how his all-party group is looking at possible links between diet and behavior
Lord Rea

A turkey with no twizzlers?
When it comes to farming, the public survives on a diet of ignorance and hysteria, says Richard Benyon
Richard Benyon

Through a glass, clearly
We can't force people to drink less but we can label drink packaging better, says Lynda Waltho
Lynda Waltho

Restocking the tuck shop
Filling children up with healthy food at school reduces their appetite for junk, explains Jane Midgley
Jane Midgley

Rid us of these turbulent regions
Don’t expect greater local democracy if regional assemblies are abolished, warns Keith Mitchell
Keith Mitchell

Electionwatch
A round-up of recent and forthcoming elections

Cobbett's Corner
Chris Moncrieff takes a wry look at British politics
Chris Moncrieff

Green fingered salute
Gisela Stuart reviews a new intiative that aids learning outside the classroom
Gisela Stuart

Backtracks
This week in history