Leading Tory calls for MP cull
Press Review 14 December 2004
Shadow Treasury minister Andrew Tyrie has called for a reduction in the number of MPs.
MP accused over request for 'dirt' on opponent
Press Review 14 December 2004
Labour MP Candy Atherton asked her "openly gay" researcher to "dig up dirt" on the sexuality of the Conservative candidate for her Cornwall seat, it has been alleged.
Experiences of women MPs revealed
Press Review 7 December 2004
The Guardian sets out details of a "comprehensive" survey of women MPs' experiences in the male dominated House of Commons.
Ballot gives MPs a chance to change the law
News Article 2 December 2004
The winners of a ballot to decide which MPs will get the best chance to pass their own legislation have been announced.
Ministers throw out old questions
Press Review 29 November 2004
Ministers have thrown out hundreds of parliamentary questions after failing to answer them for up to 11 months.
MPs' property assets revealed
Press Review 18 November 2004
MPs enjoy property, antiques and other assets worth more than £1 billion, it was revealed yesterday.
Defence minister set to stand down
News Article 8 November 2004
Another government minister has announced plans to stand down at the next election.
MPs vote for rise in staff allowance
Press Review 4 November 2004
MPs voted yesterday to increase their staff allowance by more than £8,000 a year.
MPs back higher allowances
News Article 3 November 2004
Just weeks after a row over the level of expenses being paid out by the Commons authorities, MPs have voted to increase their allowances.
Criticism continues over MP expenses
News Article 29 October 2004
The row over MPs' expenses is rumbling on just days before the government tables motions on the issue.
Hain sets date for MP expenses motions
News Article 28 October 2004
The leader of the House of Commons has set the date for motions on MPs' pay and expenses to be tabled.
MPs urged to cut their energy use
News Article 28 October 2004
An energy efficiency check of a Portcullis House office has highlighted a series of measures MPs could take to save power and tackle global warming.
Calculating the cost
Publication Article 25 October 2004
Cut MP numbers, say Conservatives
Press Review 25 October 2004
The number of MPs in the House of Commons could be reduced by 100, shadow leader of the Commons Oliver Heald has suggested.
MPs defend expense claims
News Article 22 October 2004
The publication of details of their expense claims has left MPs facing a range of critical headlines.
