Finding the path to progress
Lord Rooker discusses government pathfinder schemes designed to boost housing markets in deprived areas
Lord Rooker

Bridging the great divide
John Hayes argues that reports of a North-South divide in Britain are not exaggerated, and explains how the Conservatives would make sure all of Britain reaps the regeneration rewards
John Hayes MP

Leave it to the locals
Regeneration works best when people on the ground take ownership of the challenge, writes Edward Davey
Edward Davey MP

Working with those in need
Joan Walley explains how the All Party Regeneration Group is working to deliver real improvements in the UK's most deprived communities
Joan Walley MP

East end starting to flourish
Harry Cohen details the new investment which is putting his constituency of Leyton on the up
Harry Cohen MP

Open for business
Alan Johnson takes an in-depth look at the regeneration revolution that is putting Hull back on the map
 Alan Johnson MP

Two nations?
Daniel Dorling explains how his recently published report into the North-South divide demonstrates an increasingly polarised nation
Professor Daniel Dorling

Bidding for success
Eamonn Butler on the local schemes that are delivering regeneration results across the globe
Dr Eamonn Butler

North still losing the regeneration game
Alan Harding and Simon Marvin argue that only bold policies and cooperation between all levels of government will 'rebalance' the English economy to the benefit of all regions
Professor Alan Harding and Professor Simon Marvin

Time to accept constitutional realities
Lord Falconer of Thoroton reflects on the worthwhile treatment of the Reform Bill by the special Lords committee
 Lord Falconer

When reform becomes wrecking
Alan Duncan says that Labour’s irrational hostility to long-established institutions means that its plans for constitutional reform are blinkered and badly prepared
Alan Duncan MP

Progress in prospect
The government must listen to those who have a different view of constitutional reform and adapt its plans so that the moment for lasting reform is not lost, writes David Heath
David Heath MP

Leaving no stone unturned
Lord Richard reports on his committee’s study of the Constitutional Reform Bill, and argues that the legislation is now in a far healthier condition to resume its passage through Parliament
Lord Richard

Ensuring equilibrium of estates
It is vital that convention and balance are not lost amongst the arguments over constitutional reform, says Steven Irwin
Steven Irwin QC

Making reform a reality
Peter Williamson hopes that following welcome and thorough scrutiny by the House of Lords Select Committee, the Constitutional Reform Bill will now proceed smoothly through Parliament
Peter Williamson

Commons Gallery
Epolitix.com’s Daniel Forman rounds up the week’s key moments in the Commons
Daniel Forman

Back on the election beat
Caroline Spelman campaigns for the two forthcoming by-elections, but still manages to race back for her son’s sports day
Caroline Spelman MP

Blair dodges liaison danger
Jolyon Kimble reports on the Prime Minister's latest appearance before the panel of Commons select committee chairmen
Jolyon Kimble

Anger management
In a week when Alastair Campbell’s interview with Peter Mandelson was broadcast, and the former minister spoke of his pain at being forced from cabinet, Michael White assesses how anger and upbringing motivate those who rise to the top of politics’ greasy pole
Michael White

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

The firm smack of government
Lord Graham of Edmonton wonders what the new intake of peers into the House of Lords will bring, before experiencing a tense vote on the Children’s Bill
Lord Graham

View from the hill
Congressional correspondent Bruce Carey rounds up recent events on Capitol Hill
Bruce Carey

Cobbett's Corner
Chris Moncrieff takes a look at recent events
Chris Moncrieff

Valuing the views of the vulnerable
As the average age of our population climbs ever higher, Lord Filkin explains why the Mental Capacity Bill’s provisions for protecting vulnerable adults are essential
Lord Filkin

Awards winners revealed
The full list of winners from the 2004 House Magazine Parliamentary Awards

Politics for the people
Clare Ettinghausen outlines how the Hansard Society will celebrate its 60th anniversary this year with an exhibition to bring Parliament and people together
Clare Ettinghausen