Cook cautious ahead of vote on MPs' hours
News Article 23 October 2002
If MPs want to reform their working hours then they must make the effort to vote for it next Tuesday, Robin Cook has said.
Cook vows to press on with Commons reform
Press Review 18 October 2002
MPs to vote on late-night sittings
Press Review 15 October 2002
MPs fear climbdown on Commons plans
Press Review 2 October 2002
Mother and son slam Commons traditions
News Article 2 October 2002
Parliament's only mother and son team have hit out at House of Commons traditions that prevent them speaking in key debates.
Cook considers compromise on Commons reform
Press Review 26 September 2002
Labour unveils plans to modernise parliament
Press Review 6 September 2002
Cook to announce Commons overhaul
Press Review 5 September 2002
Modernisation is 'euphemism' for less democracy, say Tories
News Article 5 September 2002
Commons modernisation plans will give "Labour MPs an easier time at Westminster", claim the Conservatives.
Connecting parliament with public
News Article 5 September 2002
Public disengagement from politics means "parliament faces a long-term decline in legitimacy, authority and respect", warns the select committee of modernisation of the House of Commons.
Modernisation of the House of Commons: A reform programme
News Article 5 September 2002
The select committee on Modernisation of the House of Commons's conclusions and recommendations in full.
Long summer break 'unsupportable' says Cook
News Article 5 September 2002
The long Westminster summer break is "unsupportable", the Commons leader has said.
Cook set to end late night culture
News Article 2 August 2002
The government is set to push through radical reform of the parliamentary hours in a move which will halt late night sittings.
MPs to take three nights a week off
Press Review 2 August 2002
Mixed response to Westminster website
News Article 26 July 2002
Web users and internet experts have given a mixed response to the new-look parliamentary website.
