Parliament and the constitution
The next big concessions in Parliament won’t be on Brexit
The Government is likely to have to continue with its strategy of making concessions where it can – or make use of other tools.
Conservative Party leadership contests
The last full election for the leadership of the Conservative Party was held between 13 July and 5 September 2022.
Supervision after Brexit
The UK must say who will play the role of the European Commission after Brexit.
A reasonable compromise on the European Court of Justice
The role of the European Court of Justice in settling disputes over the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement was one of the issues unresolved in March
Budgets
Governments require parliament’s approval to spend money, as well as to raise revenue in the form of taxes.
Can Cox change the Commons?
Too many MPs feel there is only a downside to tightening up the bullying and harassment procedures to which they are subject.
How to make government accountable
Weak accountability leads to government failures or tragedies that affect the public – what can be done to strengthen it?
Saving the Union from Brexit will require bold thinking about the constitution
Te UK and Scottish Governments are divided by a deep gulf in their understanding of the constitution.
Cutting MP numbers could make Parliament more pliant
Reducing the total number of MPs without trimming the payroll vote could restrict the extent of constructive challenge to which government is subject.
Is the House of Commons stuck in the 19th century?
MPs seem oblivious of how bad media coverage of Parliament must look to the electorate.