Category Archives: House of Commons
Working for an MP
I came across this amazing site, w4mp, which provides you with a huge range of resources related to working for MPs, whether in a constituency office or in Westminster. Some of the information is only relevant or available to current … Continue reading
MPs vote to ban smoking
Tonight in the House of Commons, MPs voted overwhelmingly in favour of a total ban of smoking in all enclosed public spaces. By making the decision a free vote (meaning that the party whips will not tell members which way … Continue reading
Boris Johnson returns to the front bench
Everyone’s favourite bumbling politician, the Right Honourable Boris Johnson, MP for Henley, has been appointed Shadow Education Minister by the new Conservative leader David Cameron. It’s not the first time Boris has been on the front bench; many of us … Continue reading
MP talks bill out of the Commons
MP’s marathon speech sinks bill via BBC News The Right Honourable Andrew Dismore, Labour Member of Parliament for Henmon, has managed to “talk out” the Criminal Law (Amendment) (Protection of Property) Bill by delivering a mammoth speech lasting a grand … Continue reading