One hundred years after women first gained the right to sit in Parliament as MPs, the long awaited #209 Women exhibition opens in Parliament’s Portcullis House until 14 February 2019.
November 21 this year marked 100 years since the passing of the Parliament (Qualification of Women) Act, which allo
It was surprise time for children and teachers last week as MP Helen Grant arrived at primary schools all over her constituency to award prizes to her Christmas card 2018 competition winners.
There were goodies for the best in each school, with five achieving a ‘Highly Commended’ award.
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Like tents at a jousting match the media circus pitched camp on College Green in Westminster several days ago. Reporter and camera duos loom around the estate, inside and out, like pairs of mantises waiting for the next piece of passing Parliamentary prey.
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Hello again everyone. 2018 has, inescapably, been the year of the 'B' word for us all and it seems certain that the Brexit saga will run for many more episodes, all the way into the next decade.
In July 2018, the Department for Transport announced that up to £300 million of Government funding would be made available for step-free access improvements at railway stations in Great Britain between 2019 and 2024, including lifts, subways and bridges.
Current operator Southeastern invited bids f
Maidstone MENCAP Honorary Vice President shared in the celebrations at the charity’s home in Cobtree Hall, Mote Park on the first day of December.
Santa was joined by several elves and festively dressed volunteers to offer cakes, a grand raffle, a lucky dip tombola, gift stalls and a ho
It was only one page, and 27 words, but those words undoubtedly represented some of the most important that have ever passed into UK law.
On 21st November 1918 the Government passed the Qualification of Women Act, which allowed women over the age of 21 to stand for election as an MP for the first t
