MPs back increased powers for local government in England

A committee of MPs has reported that local government in England should be given more control.

50% of UK government websites use open source software

The Minister for Digital Engagement has said the government is making use of open source software.

Harriet Harman announces new standards authority for MPs and peers

The Leader of the House of Commons has given MPs more detail about the proposed Parliamentary Standards Authority.

David Cameron accuses PM of being “frightened of elections”

David Cameron and Nick Clegg called for an immediate general election at Prime Minister’s Questions today.

Party leaders and MPs pay tribute to the Speaker at PMQs

The Prime Minister led tributes to Speaker Michael Martin in the House of Commons this afternoon.

“Willy-no-mates” Tories need to engage in mature Europe debate says minister

Conservative promises to renegotiate Britain’s ratification of the Lisbon treaty should the party be elected were attacked by Labour members.

Party leaders agree to independent supervision of MPs’ expenses

Members of Parliament will submit themselves to outside scrutiny for the first time.

Identity card pilot scheme mocked by MPs

Jacqui Smith came under fire in the Commons on Monday as MPs mocked her voluntary ID card pilot scheme.