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Jonathan Reynolds MP Articles

That was the year that was

Wow. That went fast. Despite feeling like we’re still the new boys and girls and liable to be removed from the building at any notice, the 2010 intake have now clocked up over a year of parliamentary experience. Much has changed over the last year.

‘How long do you think it will last?’

Colleagues, the press, my constituents – wherever I go it’s the question I am asked most. Like speculation over a celebrity marriage, we’re all wondering if the coalition will go the full five years or if it will all end in tears much before then.

Harman v Cameron, and other tales

New MP Jonathan Reynolds shares more early impressions: catching the Speaker’s eye for his maiden speech, government MPs shaking their heads at David Cameron, and Vince Cable close to tears

New in the Commons

New MP Jonathan Reynolds walks us through his early impressions of parliament, the litany of rules (where you can and can’t sit in the tearoom) and a boisterous first Labour meeting

‘How long do you think it will last?’

Jul 22, 2010 | Commons people

Perhaps inevitably, there are signs of strain already. Lib Dem MPs Bob Russell and Mike Hancock received a warm...

Harman v Cameron, and other tales

Jun 1, 2010 | Commons people

It is the third week since the general election. I've had my induction sessions, taken the oath of allegiance, and...

New in the Commons

May 18, 2010 | Commons people

As I walk up to the entrance of Portcullis House on the Tuesday after the election, it's hard not to think that barely...

A new Labour movement

Jan 19, 2010 | Articles, Section: Article

For what seems like the last five years now almost every article I have read on the future of the Labour party has at...

Northern discomfort

Oct 7, 2009 | Young progressives

On my way to work in Manchester city centre at the moment I have to pass by two large banners which loudly proclaim:...

Now is the time to reform the fundamental role of an MP in our parliamentary system

Jul 14, 2009 | Young progressives

Rocked by the expenses scandal, villified by the public and the media, about to lose their lucrative second jobs -...

This was the moment when new media not only proved its importance vis-à-vis traditional sources, but in many ways surpassed them

May 7, 2009 | Young progressives

‘Smeargate’, ‘the Damien McBride affair’, or whatever daft name it will be given, will have a...

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Jonathan Reynolds MP Articles

That was the year that was

‘How long do you think it will last?’

Harman v Cameron, and other tales

New in the Commons

‘How long do you think it will last?’

Harman v Cameron, and other tales

New in the Commons

A new Labour movement

Northern discomfort

Now is the time to reform the fundamental role of an MP in our parliamentary system

This was the moment when new media not only proved its importance vis-à-vis traditional sources, but in many ways surpassed them

Conviction politics

Electoral reform would act as a shot of adrenaline into our political system

Privacy matters

Labour campaigning must move beyond the false division of ‘heartlands’ and ‘marginals’

Labour’s ‘northern heartlands’: potential political oxymoron?