Speaker attacks Ainsworth’s “rank discourtesy to the House”

The Speaker of the House of Commons has launched a blunt attack on the tactics of the government.

Cruise ship passengers with ‘vomiting bug’ concern independent MP

An independent MP has raised the plight of a number of his constituents who have fallen ill on a cruise ship.

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.

Speaker tires of bickering London MPs Hands and Slaughter

The Speaker of the House of Commons has declined to become involved in a spat between two London MPs with neighbouring constituencies.

Ed Balls announces new “licence to teach” and report cards for schools

The Secretary of State for Children has announced new plans for schools in a statement to the Commons.

MPs cannot ‘personally criticse’ the Royal Family says Speaker

Members of Parliament should not express “personal criticism” of members of the Royal Family, the Speaker has said.

MP concerned that electronic storage of expenses claims could leak again

A Conservative MP has expressed concern that members’ personal details could be vulnerable.

Tory MP suggests deploying water cannons against Parliament Square Tamils

A veteran MP has suggested tougher tactics against the ongoing Tamil protests in Parliament Square.

MP suggests Speaker arrest ministers who announce to press before Parliament

A Conservative MP has put a novel scheme to Deputy Speaker Sir Michael Lord.