CBI conference
Time to listen to business
The government's pro-business rhetoric is often not matched by its actions, argues David Heathcoat-Amory
David Heathcoat-Amory
Euro opportunity must be taken
The CBI conference takes place in a less predictable political atmosphere, writes Vincent Cable
Vincent Cable
A programme all parties can support
More regulation designed to protect those in work will actually prevent those out of work from getting a job, says Digby Jones
Digby Jones
Red tape red herring
Partnership has replaced adversarial industrial relations as the union goal, says John Monks
John Monks
Building for a fairer future
In the ever-evolving global economy the government is embracing change and working towards opportunity and prosperity for all, writes Stephen Byers
Stephen Byers
City view
Keeping London at the top
Judith Mayhew says managing and financing technological change is key to a successful financial future
Judith Mayhew
Cobbett's corner
Stomach grumbling
The Stationery Office is the official source for parliamentary and statutory publications
Chris Moncrieff
Paddy's prose
The Stationery Office is the official source for parliamentary and statutory publications
Chris Moncrieff
Ovation out of order
The Stationery Office is the official source for parliamentary and statutory publications
Chris Moncrieff
Committee corridor
Fighting for human rights?
Joe Kimble reports on the Foreign Affairs Committee's attempts to get to grips with Britain's relationship with China
Joe Kimble
Commons diary
Left holding the baby
Jenny Tonge prepares for the new term with a string of constituency engagements
Jenny Tonge
Commons gallery
I'm not the government's man says speaker Martin
Peter Willoughby reports on the week's developments in the Commons chamber
Peter Willoughby
Rural car rebate idea has mileage
Peter Willoughby reports on the week's developments in the Commons chamber
Peter Willoughby
Blair and Hague hail Heath
Peter Willoughby reports on the week's developments in the Commons chamber
Peter Willoughby
Lords diary
Peers burn the midnight oil
Lord Graham emerges from the Lords' late sittings to call for a more structured timetable
Lord Graham of Edmonton
Peer's paper chase
Lord Beaumont ends the week with a party and words from a prophet
Lord Beaumont of Whitley
Lords gallery
Hitch in Lib/Lab talks on Lords reform
Andrew Evans rounds up the week's events in the Lords
Andrew Evans
Peers 'didn't bark' on BSE
Andrew Evans rounds up the week's events in the Lords
Andrew Evans
Chairman hints at smoking curbs
Andrew Evans rounds up the week's events in the Lords
Andrew Evans
Quitting a quango
Andrew Evans rounds up the week's events in the Lords
Andrew Evans
Lords Ashcroft checks in
Andrew Evans rounds up the week's events in the Lords
Andrew Evans
Nationalists under new leadership
Moving Scotland forward
The real political divide in Scotland, says John Swinney, is between the SNP's ambition for the country and Labour's failure to shake off control from London
John Swinney
Government is now the aim
Ieuan Wyn Jones looks forward to building on the success enjoyed by Plaid Cymru under the leadership of Dafydd Wigley
Ieuan Wyn Jones
Papal jubilee
Sharing in the jubilee celebration
The Papal Jubilee 2000 in Rome gives a chance for parliamentarians from many countries and faiths to engage in constructive and fruitful dialogue, writes Roger Casale
Roger Casale
Profile
Joe Ashton profile
Joe Ashton talks to Anne Perkins
Anne Perkins
Week in westminster
Are MPs worth fighting for?
Robin Oakley gives a seasoned observer's very personal view of the week's major event
Robin Oakley