The House of Commons has elected new select committee chairs. MPs will shortly be elected to sit on the committees, following which the Committees will begin their their work of scrutinising the Government.
New House of Commons Select Committee Chairs Elected Read More »
With the passage of the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill through the House of Commons on 3 September, Labour’s plans for rail nationalisation are well underway. In this article, the Brevia Transport team explains when the first services will be brought into public ownership under the terms of the Act, and when the programme of rail nationalisation will be complete.
When will the Government nationalise rail services? Read More »
HM Treasury has now opened its representations portal for the Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2024. Budget representations are a valuable means of influencing government policy so organisations should make the most of this opportunity.
HM Treasury Opens Autumn Budget 2024 / Spending Review Submission Portal Read More »
243 new Labour MPs were elected at the July 2024 General Election. With such a high turnover, understanding their backgrounds and experience is essential to predicting their behaviour in Parliament, and identifying the key players in each sector.
Who are the new Labour MPs? Read More »
With a general election less than three weeks away, understanding how candidates for the main parties are selected has never been more important.
How are Parliamentary candidates selected? Read More »
An incoming Labour Government will likely launch a programme of constitutional reform, including replacing the House of Lords with an elected body.
What are Labour’s plans to reform the constitution? Read More »
Three years on from the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail, Government plans to reform the railways have made little progress.
Government Plans to Reform the Railways Have Ground to a Halt Read More »
Despite the economic benefits of trade, ratification of new trade deals such as CPTPP have proved controversial for various reasons.
Why are trade deals so controversial? Read More »
On 21 February, a Commons debate on Gaza ended with calls for the Speaker to resign from SNP and Conservative MPs. Understanding why requires knowledge of both Parliamentary procedure and the political situation.
Why did Conservative and SNP MPs Call for the Speaker to Resign? Read More »
With a general election approaching and Labour ahead in the polls, the Party is now using the time before the election to prepare for the practicalities of governing, which will require making tough decisions, especially on spending.
2024 is the year Labour prepares for government Read More »
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