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Archive: House Of Commons
A power grab against parliament by the government's 'forces of darkness'
All those who hoped politics might have changed for the better after the expenses scandal had better think again. The independence of backbenchers suffered a massive blow this evening.
Kicking up a fuss: What the select committees do best
MPs defeat bid to ban Twitter in the Commons
Parliament remains broken - why would the coalition fix it?
Prayer ban 'won't apply to parliament'
MPs and peers will not be prevented from praying at the start of parliamentary proceedings, Downing Street has confirmed.
Benn proposes Speaker as new head of state
The Queen could be replaced by the House of Commons' Speaker in a republican Britain which maintains a titular head of state, Tony Benn has suggested to MPs.
Chaos as Labour forces first Commons defeat on coalition
There were chaotic scenes in Westminster last night, after disciplined Labour MPs forced a surprise vote on the government, leading to the coalition's first Commons defeat.
Why MPs will always be the last to know
All right-thinking press officers would be mad to save up the big news for the House of Commons.
Coalition 'retreating from war promise'
The government is retreating from its commitment to ensure the Commons approves decisions to go to war.
Government humiliated as it loses animal rights vote
The government was humiliated this afternoon as it lost a vote on animal rights after a series of botched attempts to avoid a debate altogether.
Public invited to dine in cash-conscious parliament
Members of the public will be able to add parliament to their list of places to take cream teas under changes proposed today.
Parliament must adapt, official warns
Parliament must adapt to maintain its pre-eminent position in British democracy, a retiring senior Commons official has warned MPs.
Watchdog dilutes expenses regime
MPs will be able to claim thousands more pounds after the expenses watchdog made significant changes to the allowances system.
Politics' answer to Facebook unveiled
A new website promising to help communities coordinate campaigns targeting their local MPs has high hopes among its supporters in Westminster.
Coalition opens up lawmaking to public
Ordinary members of the public are able to participate in the clause-by-clause formation of legislation from today.
Speaker vs chief whip
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Comment: Time to drag Westminster into 21st Century
Parliament is crippled by many of its more antique traditions. The 'old boys club' is in dire need of reform.
Nationalists seek four-year fixed terms
Plaid Cymru and the Scottish National party have won Labour's support as they attempt to shorten the life-span of each parliament.
The week in Westminster: November 15th - 19th
The Office for Budget Responsibility should be tasked with monitoring the "resilience" of the UK economy's tax base, Alan Johnson has suggested.
Complaint to police over Commons brawl
A Labour MP who became embroiled in a Commons brawl may face a police investigation.
The week in Westminster: November 8th to 12th
We hate to say this, but things are returning to normal in parliament this week.
Labour MPs demand 'backfiring stunt' explanation
Red-faced Labour whips will not be looking forward to tonight's party meeting after an attempted stunt to defeat the government in the Commons backfired.
The week in Westminster: November 1st to November 5th
The spending review is set to dominate proceedings in a busy week for committees in parliament.
The week in Westminster: October 25th to October 29th
This is the week when the cuts start to sink in. Parliament has a lot of scrutinising to do.
The week in Westminster: October 11th - October 15th
Ed Miliband's first appearance at the despatch box as Labour leader will be the highlight this week.
Fixed-term bill 'threatens parliament independence'
Plans to introduce a fixed-term parliament could undermine parliament's independence from the courts, a senior official has warned.
Tories 'big winners' of Commons downsizing
The Conservatives are likely to be the big beneficiaries of plans to cut the number of MPs, research has suggested.
Opinion Formers
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