Parliament and the constitution
Parliament still has power to shape Brexit – if MPs can agree how to use it
The government is not respecting Parliament’s democratic role in debating Brexit, but it hasn’t denied MPs’ their ability to have their say.
Boris Johnson’s prorogation plans may convince his Brexit opponents to act now
The government’s decision to prorogue Parliament may help leverage more support for its opponents' strategy to legislate against a no-deal Brexit.
The government’s new no-deal Brexit immigration plan looks undeliverable
The Home Secretary’s plan to make a major change to immigration at the end of October is not credible.
Simply blocking a second Scottish independence referendum could increase support for one
The government must decide how to respond to growing pressure in Scotland for a second independence referendum.
Jeremy Corbyn’s call for a caretaker government faces huge obstacles
MPs trying to stop a no-deal Brexit are likely to find the pursuit of legislation easier – though still tough.
Voting on Brexit: Parliament's role before 31 October
MPs looking to make their voices heard on Brexit will have far fewer opportunities to do so before 31 October.
‘Taking out the trash day’ is alive and well
A last-minute rush of activity in the days before Parliament rises is bad for effective scrutiny and transparency.
The next Prime Minister will need to limit their ambitions beyond Brexit
Both prime ministerial candidates must acknowledge that they face multiple parliamentary challenges to deliver Brexit and other policy commitments.
How are bills amended by Parliament?
Amendments are proposals to change, remove or add to the existing wording of bills to modify their effect.