Government to keep remaining Royal prerogative powers

The remaining Royal prerogative powers are unlikely to be abolished or reformed, according to the Ministry of Justice.

Bercow’s 10 point plan for a new House of Commons

Here is a full transcript of the speech given by Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow to the Hansard Society last month on the issue of Parliamentary Reform.

Deputy Speaker Sir Michael Lord to retire

Sir Michael Lord has announced he will not contest the next election.

TV pioneer Lord Buxton dies aged 91

An early television pioneer best known for creating the iconic ITV wildlife series Survival has died.

Tributes paid to peer who championed disability issues

A member of the House of Lords who overcame disability to rise to the top of public life has died. Baroness Chapman died on Thursday.

Former Commons Speaker to become Baron Martin of Springburn

The new title of former Commons Speaker Michael Martin has been revealed. When the House of Lords returns after the recess he will be presented as Baron Martin of Springburn, of Port Dundas in the City of Glasgow.”

What is a privy counsellor?

Being sworn of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council is a highlight in any politician’s career.

PM expresses support for Mr Speaker as MPs speak out

A Tory MP has confirmed he is to table the first motion of no confidence in a Speaker of the House of Commons in more than 300 years.

Ernest Millington, last of the World War II MPs, dies aged 93

Wing-Commander Ernest Millington won a famous by-election victory in Chelmsford in 1945 – Tory MP John MacNamara was shot down in action in Italy.

From the archives: Thatcher flays socialists in final Commons performance

The Bank Holiday Weekend was a Thatcher-fest, with BBC Parliament showing all 15 hours of its coverage of the landmark 1979 election – it is still available on the iPlayer.