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With the standing of parliament at an all time low, the next Speaker will take office in unprecedented circumstances (Speaker candidates call for end to prime minister's questions, 16 June). Reform is desperately needed as the "old" way of doing things does not carry the confidence of...

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Published inThe Guardian (London)
Main Author Charles Walker (Con) Sandra Gidley (Lib Dem) Peter Kilfoyle (Lab) Adam Price (PC) Julie Morgan (Lab) Dai Davies (Ind) Alistair Carmichael (Lib Dem) Anne Begg (Lab) Richard Burden (Lab) Roberta Black
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London (UK) Guardian News & Media Limited 18.06.2009
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Summary:With the standing of parliament at an all time low, the next Speaker will take office in unprecedented circumstances (Speaker candidates call for end to prime minister's questions, 16 June). Reform is desperately needed as the "old" way of doing things does not carry the confidence of those we serve - too many of our traditions, rules and practices hark back to an age that has passed.
ISSN:0261-3077