Westminster
Trade unionists are demanding a shakeup of Westminster’s political system
Parliament is crumbling in more ways than one. But momentum is growing in the labour movement for real democratic reform.
Parliament is crumbling – in more ways than one. Here’s how to fix it
As Lords vote on restoring Parliament, Green Peer Jenny Jones argues it needs rebuilding from the basement up.
PETITION: Tell Parliament to recognise the union for MPs’ staff
Until the imbalance of power between MPs and staffers is challenged, abuse can continue to go unchallenged. The Parliamentary authorities should give workers a voice.
The Greens are right to call for consent lessons for MPs
Many in Westminster don't understand the power dynamics at play between male MPs, senior political party figures and other staff like assistants and researchers.
EXCLUSIVE: culture of sexual abuse and cover-ups in Westminster, says staffer
MPs see themselves as a "different class of person" so feel they have "free reign", an anonymous source told LFF.
The SNP has fought the Tories Westminster – and only the SNP will keep fighting for Scotland
The SNP has a strong track record over the last two years, writes Angus Robertson