Lord (Geoffrey) Howe disputes Lord Howell’s opposition to the EU Treaty
Lord Howell of Guildford: "The truth is that the international scene has metamorphosed into an amazing new network of states,… Read more »
MPs ETC
Patrick Mercer warns that extended period of detention without trial would stem flow of intelligence
Patrick Mercer MP: "Whatever we do and whatever we say, if we extend the period of detention before charge, our… Read more »
David Davis: Labour’s approach to security is ineffective and counterproductive
Shadow Home Secretary, David Davis MP: "The Government have approached the Queen’s Speech in each of the past 10 years… Read more »
William Graham AM: The need for a strong Conservative Opposition in Wales has never been greater
William Graham, Welsh Assembly Member for South Wales East and Shadow Leader of the House, writes the first in a… Read more »
David Maclean MP protests at the “second-class” status of MPs for English seats
David Maclean MP during the Queen’s Speech debate: "I am disappointed—this has been commented on already, but it is my… Read more »
Tony Baldry and John Redwood wonder why the Labour benches are empty for the first backbench contribution to the Queen’s Speech debate
Tony Baldry MP: On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. Could the monitors in the Palace be checked? I cannot… Read more »
Martin Callanan MEP: A strange tale of booze, fags and subsidies
Martin Callanan, Conservative MEP for the North East, describes the ongoing stupidity of some of the EU’s agricultural subsidies. Conservatives… Read more »
Douglas Carswell MP: Culture, Media and another holiday
Douglas Carswell, MP for Harwich & Clacton, reviews the week that was in the House of Commons. On Monday, the… Read more »