Party funding debate
The motion that Francis Maude moved: "That this House notes with concern the corrosion of public trust in democracy following… Read more »
Fox and Lewis question grill Des Browne
Julian Lewis: The Secretary of State evidently did not read the comments of five former chiefs of the defence staff… Read more »
Fallon to propose Planning and Energy Bill
Having recently topped the Private Members’ Bill ballot Michael Fallon MP has decided to use his slot to encourage renewable… Read more »
Elizabeth Howlett on the importance of community projects
Our latest report from the Greater London Assembly. At the Conservative Party Conference in October, the Canary Wharf Group very… Read more »
Lords with military backgrounds unite to attack Brown’s record on defence
Lord Boyce: "The message is clear: the Government, especially the Treasury, still have a completely peacetime mentality. For all the… Read more »
Mark Harper MP: Ministry of Defence comes bottom of league table for answering questions promptly
Mark Harper MP has documented the extent to which Government Departments answer what are called Named Day Questions fully by… Read more »
George Osborne attacks “catastrophic” loss of 25 million people’s personal data
George Osborne MP, Shadow Chancellor: "The Prime Minister says that the first duty of Government is the protection of the… Read more »
George Osborne responds to the Chancellor’s statement on Northern Rock
"The question we now ask of the Chancellor is simple: has he been honest with taxpayers about the risks that… Read more »
Roger Evans AM: Fare evasion and crime on the buses
Yesterday, Assembly Members visited East London to observe policing on public transport at first hand. Proceedings began with a briefing… Read more »
Michael Fallon tops ballot for introducing Private Members’ Bills
Sevenoaks Tory MP Michael Fallon has the best hope of introducing backbench legislation after finishing top of the Private Members’… Read more »
Heathcoat-Amory questions Alan Johnson on junior doctors
David Heathcoat-Amory: What estimate he has made of the number of British-trained doctors looking for permanent placements; and if he… Read more »
Nadine Dorries attacks the vested interests of the abortion industry
Nadine Dorries: "Making access to abortion easier should not be a priority. We do not want to see the numbers… Read more »
Davis accuses Jacqui Smith of risking public safety in order to avoid political embarrassment
In a Security Industry Authority statement, Home Secretary Jacqui Smith tried to defend herself over the issue of illegal immigrants… Read more »
Foreign Affairs & Defence debate on the Queen’s speech: Greg Hands examines in detail why the EU Treaty is bad for Britain
Greg Hands: "I am not someone who is opposed per se to European co-operation or even to the pooling of… Read more »
Foreign Affairs & Defence debate on the Queen’s speech: William Hague’s response
William Hague: "It will be no surprise to the Foreign Secretary that I agree with the tone and general direction… Read more »