Book review
Small islands, big revisionism
Austin Mitchell reviews Norman Davies' 'epic' The Isles
Austin Mitchell
Recommendations for putting under the Christmas tree
Sir Patrick Cormack recommends two books worth tracking down
Sir Patrick Cormack
A powerful statement passionately felt
Austin Mitchell reviews Peter Shore's Separate Ways: The Heart of Europe
Austin Mitchell
A perfect bedtime read
Gordon Marsden reviews Thomas Turner's diary
Gordon Marsden
A recommendation to readers
Lord McNally finds much to savour in Bill Rodgers' memoirs
Lord McNally
Some excellent books
Lord Norton offers a selection from his favourite reads of 2000
Lord Norton of Louth
Approaches to human rights
Fiona Mactaggart reviews Francesca Klug's Values for a Godless Age
Fiona Mactaggart
Charities
Time for a change
Paul Hensby explains how the National Lottery Charities Board must re-invent itselfto provide better charitable support
Paul Hensby
Volunteers should not cost money
Stuart Etherington argues that thegovernment is giving with one hand and taking away with the other
Stuart Etherington
Generosity really can benefit everybody
Melanie Johnson explains the initiatives that drive the government's attempts to get Britain giving
Melanie Johnson
Our diverse and innovative caring charity sector
Lord Rix reports on his long association with MENCAP
Lord Rix
Encouraging personal commitment
Dr Phyllis Starkey highlights the vital work of World Vision
Dr Phyllis Starkey
The magic of giving
Nick St Aubyn is impressed by the support for good causes in his Surrey constituency
Nick St Aubyn
A beacon of hope
Austin Mitchell shares his delight at the work of the safe 'Harbour' in Grimsby
Austin Mitchell
Wonderful charities
David Amess describes his involvement with charitable organisations in his constituency
David Amess
The quest for a better society
Ivan Lewis believes that voluntary organisations are the 'glue' that holds communities together
Ivan Lewis
A vibrant and diverse voluntary sector
Paul Burstow finds ways to keep Sutton on the road
Paul Burstow
City view
Pique time travel
Angela Knight reveals the City's disquiet with the government's transport and fiscal policies
Angela Knight
Cobbett's corner
Volume gets my vote
The Stationery Office is the official source for parliamentary and statutory publications
Chris Moncrieff
Left red-faced
The Stationery Office is the official source for parliamentary and statutory publications
Chris Moncrieff
End of term elation
The Stationery Office is the official source for parliamentary and statutory publications
Chris Moncrieff
Up the tubes!
The Stationery Office is the official source for parliamentary and statutory publications
Chris Moncrieff
Committee corridor
Speaking up for change
Joe Kimble watches the Procedure Committee wrestle with the consequences of the Speakership elections
Joe Kimble
Commons diary
Travel hardens the mind
Charles Kennedy worries that his transport woes are only going to increase in the run up to the general election
Rt Hon Charles Kennedy
Commons gallery
We wouldn't ratify euro treaty warns Hague
Peter Willoughby reports on the week's developments in the Commons chamber
Peter Willoughby
We don't want a happy-clappy Beeb says MP
Peter Willoughby reports on the week's developments in the Commons chamber
Peter Willoughby
I wanted muggers to get a good truncheoning, says Banks
Peter Willoughby reports on the week's developments in the Commons chamber
Peter Willoughby
New voting system begins
Peter Willoughby reports on the week's developments in the Commons chamber
Peter Willoughby
Interview
A happy retirement
Ted Weldin, 60, recently retired after 40 years service at Westminster. Here he reflects on a life in Parliament.
Ted Weldin
Lords diary
A week fit for a Queen
Baroness Strange enjoys the State Opening of Parliament in the company of good friends
Baroness Strange
Lords gallery
Hark! The licensed angels sing
Andrew Evans rounds up the week's events in the Lords
Andrew Evans
Regulars, volunteers, and pagers
Andrew Evans rounds up the week's events in the Lords
Andrew Evans
Who said they were banning musical chairs?
Andrew Evans rounds up the week's events in the Lords
Andrew Evans
Profile
Rt Rev Robert Hardy profile
Rt Rev Robert Hardy talks to Anne Perkins
Anne Perkins
View from the Hill
Congress remains in extended session
House Magazine Congressional Correspondent Bruce Carey brings the latest news from the US Congress
Bruce Carey
Week in Westminster
Brinkmanship behind closed doors
George Jones emerges bleary-eyed from a Nice summit that kept the press in the dark
George Jones
