Government reveals £500m annual spend on Parliament

The government has published the costs of running the Houses of Parliament.

Parliament begins 82-day summer recess

The House of Lords and the House of Commons have gone into recess. They will return on October 12th.

New bill commits to eradication of child poverty by 2020

Yvette Cooper introduced legislation in the Commons yesterday that puts the government’s commitment to end child poverty by 2020 on a statutory basis.

MPs ask if “Harriet or Mandy” will run the country during summer recess

Harriet Harman told MPs today that Gordon Brown will remain in charge while Parliament is in recess.

State Opening of Parliament to be held on 18 November

Her Majesty the Queen will open Parliament on November 18th, the Leader of the House of Commons has confirmed.

MPs angry that decision on Trident renewal will be made during summer recess

MPs warned today that Trident nuclear weapons should not be replaced over the House of Commons summer holiday.

Speaker threatens to withrdaw consultation after his statement was leaked to BBC

The Speaker of the House of Commons has told MPs that neither he nor his staff leaked details of his statement to the House on proposals to elect his deputies.

Speaker’s statement “was leaked to the BBC” before MPs heard it

Since becoming Speaker last month, John Bercow has made it clear that he feels the government should tell MPs about a change of policy before the press.

Prime Minister presents changes to parliament but rules out referendum

The House of Commons will give up its independence and submit to a new Parliamentary Standards Authority.

MPs criticise 12 week summer recess

Labour, Lib Dem and Conservative MPs have spoken out against the 82-day summer recess.