Total 21 Posts
Why report into misleading parliament still matters, even after Boris Johnson resigned as an MP
5 min read
The privileges process is a vital part of the British constitution, so what the committee investigating Boris Johnson decides matters for future precedent, even if he is gone.
Boris Johnson: Freed from the constraints of office, the former prime minister could be even more dangerous
4 min read
The House of Commons Committee on Privileges has called for former PM Boris Johnson to be barred from having a former member’s pass, and with good reason.
Boris Johnson’s claims about being ‘forced out’ of parliament are simply false
4 min read
The former prime minister has claimed a small group of MPs has forced him out, but that’s not an accurate description of events.
Voter ID: Conservative MPs gave weak justification for law that could stop people voting
5 min read
The UK government has changed the law, requiring people in England to show ID when voting. The opposition claims the move is an attempt by the Tories to sway future elections by preventing certain demographics from voting, particularly those unlikely to vote Conservatives.
Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, Theresa May (and soon Nicola Sturgeon): the strange backbench lives of former national leaders
5 min read
Former national leaders Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, and Theresa May have all stepped back from power, but remain active in their respective backbenches.
Boris Johnson to face MPs over partygate – but what is ‘misleading parliament’ and why is it so serious?
5 min read
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing questions from MPs about allegations of misleading Parliament. Misleading Parliament is an offence that could carry serious consequences.
A ‘stop Brexit’ sticker and suffragette colours: it’s really not clear what can get you kicked out of parliament
5 min read
Parliaments are already widely viewed as inaccessible, technocratic institutions that are several steps removed from public concerns and values. A lack of clarity as to what visitors can bring with them will only reinforce these perceptions.