Labour MP argues for fair banking charges

Banks charges must be directly proportionate to the value of unauthorised charges in order to be fair and proportionate, Labour MP, Mohammed Sarwar has declared today.

New Black Rod takes up his staff

Lieutenant-General Sir Freddie Viggers KCB today took office as Black Rod.

Health Secretary updates MPs on spread and prevention of swine flu

Alan Johnson, the Secretary of State for Health, came to the Commons yesterday evening to update MPs on the outbreak of swine flu.

House of Commons unites to call for peace in Sri Lanka

The government’s bid to pressure Sri Lanka into declaring an immediate ceasefire against Tamil rebels was overwhelming backed by the House of Commons yesterday.