British House of Commons

The Houses of Parliament are frequently referred to as 'the Mother of Parliaments', as it has been used as a model in democracies around the world. Bombed during the last world war, Churchill ordered it to be rebuilt on the old narrow chamber of adversarial politics.

We feature articles here about procedures, happenings and events, personalities, laws enacted, debates in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords, together with other matters related to the 'Westminster village', in Whitehall, Downing Street and affecting the civil service, the media, security services and voters.

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Latest articles in British House of Commons

Ancient Parliamentary Privilege Still Vital in Modern Democracy

Periodically 'Parliamentary privilege' is a term thrown into the spotlight by events. Now it's on the agenda again with a big consultation exercise.

Apr 27, 2012 – David Porter

The Governing Compact Is Itself the Danger for UK Coalition

Received wisdom says in coalitions, junior parties get swallowed up, are blamed and rarely praised. Is the UK ruling coalition about to fall apart?

Mar 8, 2012 – David Porter

The Future of the Liberal and Liberal Democrat Parties in 2012.

The coalition government will help determine the future of the Liberal and Liberal Democrat parties.

Jan 11, 2012 – Chris Packham

Electing the Lords, Part 3 - Making the Lords Relevant

The current proposal would turn the Lords into a Senate without accompanying authority. How could the Lords be reformed, and remain "the Lords"?

Jan 9, 2012 – Chris Medlock

The Party May Soon Be Over for the Political Broadcast

The BBC could call time on the well-established tradition of political parties broadcasting their views - free - on radio and TV.

Dec 7, 2011 – David Porter

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