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.

Ministers deny “sexing up” evidence over Sats fiasco

Education secretary Ed Balls and schools minister Jim Knight yesterday denied “sexing up” evidence during for an inquiry into last summer’s Sats debacle.

Announcement of cuts to reserve armed forces “short on detail”

A complete overhaul of Britain’s reserve military forces, and 2,000 job cuts, were announced today by Bob Ainsworth, the Minister for the Armed Forces.

Kids need to be protected from the media claims MP

Parents who exploit their children through the media were criticised in the Commons today by Jacqui Lait MP.

Ten minute rule bill targets energy companies

An opposition MP has put forward a bill which aims to cut the risk of fuel poverty with clearer information from fuel companies.

Budget debate continues with attacks on Tory party policy

The Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills opened the third day of the debate on the Budget with an attack on the opposition.

Health Secretary makes statement on swine fever outbreak

The Secretary of State for Health came to the Commons this afternoon to inform MPs of what action the government is taking after an outbreak of swine fever, known as the A(H1Nl) infection, in Mexico and the United States of America.