Parliament
Lack of disabled access to Parliament highlights wider problem of access
Lisa Nandy MP writes about the problems disabled visitors face when trying to access Parliament - access problems that occur to buildings and transport everywhere.
MPs give voice to the “real human tragedies” behind today’s unemployment stats
The economy, jobs and growth dominated proceedings in Parliament today, in the wake of this morning's disastrous unemployment figures, reports Shamik Das.
We need to stand up for human rights in the Indian sub-continent
Barry Gardiner MP, chair of Labour Friends of India, writes for Left Foot Forward ahead of tomorrow’s parliamentary debate on human rights in the Indian sub-continent.
Murdoch could be jailed for “life of the Parliament” if guilty of contempt
James Murdoch faces a maximum sentence of being "committed to prison during the life of the Parliament" if he is found to have misled the media select committee.
Cameron’s pledges on the NHS don’t go far enough
Mr Cameron's five guarantees to safeguard the NHS neatly sidestepped most of the concerns that medical professionals, Liberal Democrats and many in Labour have.
What should happen to an MP who is voted out of office?
The way ex-MPs get recycled courtesy of a seat in the House of Lords is often reported, but the democratic offensiveness of it is rarely commented on.