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.

MPs demand statement on Equitable Life before summer break

The Leader of the House of Commons has said that that there will be a written ministerial statement about Equitable Life before MPs go on their summer break next week.

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.

Government accused of “dumping” written ministerial answers in session’s final days

The Shadow Leader of the House of Commons has accused Harriet Harman of “rather taking the mickey” over the “absurd number of written ministerial statements published today.”

Tories question effectiveness of welfare reform policy

Shadow Leader of the House Alan Duncan launched an attack on the government’s flagship welfare reform policy Pathway to Work during business statements yesterday.

Harriet Harman defends government’s legislative programme

Leader of the House Harriet Harman said that the government is still on track over ID cards, the postal services bill and the child poverty bill.

Guitarist in Parliament’s rock group welcomed to the new world of Mandelsonia

Ministers from the new Department of Business, Innovation and Skills answered questions in the Commons last week.

MPs praise Chris Bryant’s performance as Deputy Commons Leader

The Shadow Leader of the House of Commons has led tributes to Chris Bryant, who was promoted to a junior post in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office earlier this week.

Plymouth MP tries to raise case of nursery worker on child porn charges

A Labour MP was prevented by the Speaker from raising the recent arrest of a woman on child pornography charges today.

Parliament takes a break after a week “under siege”

Both Houses of Parliament went into recess yesterday, after a historic session.