Martin Vickers MP: We must make conference less expensive so members can engage and participate in real debate
Martin Vickers is the Member of Parliament for Cleethorpes. I have a confession to make – I like Party Conference!… Read more »
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Ten new MPs responsible for a quarter of all rebellious votes by Tory MPs
By Matthew BarrettFollow Matthew on Twitter As reported last week, this Parliament has seen more rebellions than during the Major… Read more »
29 32 Tory MPs rebel against Britain’s £9.3 billion EXTRA contribution to IMF bailouts
By Tim MontgomerieFollow Tim on Twitter. Last night at least 32 Tory MPs (listed below) voted with Labour against an… | 110 comments
Tory MPs voiced their scepticism about an elected second chamber during yesterday’s debate in the Commons
By Jonathan IsabyFollow Jonathan on Twitter I have already covered Conor Burns' sideswipe at Lord Heseltine from the debate on… Read more »
Rory Stewart: “We know that communities know and care more, and that they can and ought to do more than distant officials in Penrith, Carlisle, London or Brussels”
By Tim Montgomerie Highlights from yesterday's Commons debate on the Localism Bill. Rory Stewart summarised why localism works: "This is… Read more »
Martin Vickers calls for the Boundary Commission to be given more flexibility in redrawing the electoral map
By Jonathan Isaby There was a debate in Westminster Hall on Tuesday discussing parliamentary representation and many of the issues… Read more »
Martin Vickers MP: If the country wants to re-elect the Coalition in 2015, we will need to consider having single Coalition candidates
Martin Vickers was elected MP for Cleethorpes at this year's general election. The suggestion by Grantham and Stamford MP, Nick… Read more »
Mel Stride, Anne Marie Morris, Martin Vickers and Jane Ellison all discuss educational issues in their maiden speeches
Here are extracts from four more maiden speeches given during yesterday’s debate on developing a high-skilled economy which focused on… Read more »