Peter Bone

Portillo Slams 'Stupid' Tory MPs

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 19.04.2013 | UK Politics

Michael Portillo has slammed "stupid" Tory MPs who think the Conservatives would have been able to push through a more radical programme of reforms ha...

'Could it possibly be April the 1st?'

The Huffington Post UK | Ned Simons | Posted 12.10.2012 | UK Politics

The decision to award the Nobel peace prize to the European Union has inevitably been widely mocked by eurosceptic MPs. Announcing their decision o...

Ned Simons

Lib Dem Leadership Target 'Turbo Charged Right-Wing' Tories While Planning For Long Haul

HuffingtonPost.com | Ned Simons | Posted 23.09.2012 | UK Politics

BRIGHTON - While it would be "spineless" to walk away from the coalition before the 2015 general election, Liberal Democrats must take every opportuni...

LISTEN: Tory MP Finds Out Live On Radio That His Prison Will Be Shut

The Huffington Post UK | Ned Simons | Posted 17.07.2012 | UK Politics

It's one thing to find out a prison in your constituency is going to be closed. It is quite another thing to find out about it live on the radio. O...

Tory Backbencher Infuriates Minister By Blocking International Aid Bill

PA/The Huffington Post | Posted 12.09.2012 | UK Politics

Tory backbencher Peter Bone left ministers and MPs furious after blocking an attempt to enshrine the UK's commitment to spend 0.7% of its income on ov...

Cameron Accused Of Offering 'Jam Tomorrow' Over Europe

PA/The Huffington Post UK | Posted 02.07.2012 | UK Politics

David Cameron is facing renewed backbench disquiet over the European Union after he tried and failed to satisfy Conservative demands for a referendum....

Parliamentary Sketch: Grilled by Numbers

Richard Marsh | Posted 30.06.2012 | UK Politics
Richard Marsh

Mr Nicholas Soames, the Conservative member for a rich and oozing slice of Sussex, used to cheer-lead for the Prince of Wales in his publicity battles with the Queen of Hearts, so he knows a thing or two about backing an unpopular cause. Ever the controversialist, Mr Soames inflated to the support of the Prime Minister as he answered an urgent question on the conduct of Mr Jeremy Hunt, the Culture Secretary.

Tory MPs Against Gay Marriage 'Will Not Be Forced To Vote In Favour'

Posted 31.01.2013 | UK Politics

Tory MPs opposed to gay marriage will not be forced to vote in favour of the plans, it has been reported. Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude tol...

Bone Goes Nuts Over Gay Marriage

PA/The Huffington Post | Posted 31.01.2013 | UK Politics

A Tory MP infamous for asking questions in the Commons on behalf of his wife has branded gay marriage as "completely nuts". Wellingborough MP Peter...

Why Is She Still In Government? PM Defends 'Missing' Minister

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 08.02.2012 | UK Politics

David Cameron defended Sarah Teather on Wednesday after the Liberal Democrat minister failed to turn up to vote with the government on the Welfare Ref...

Who Would Be In Charge In The Event Of The PM's Death?

The Huffington Post UK | Dina Rickman | Posted 17.01.2012 | UK Politics

Peter Bone sought clarification about what role William Hague would play in event of a terrorist attack which killed the prime minster again on Tuesda...

Morbid Fascination Or Planning For The Worst? Peter Bone's Quest For Truth

Huffington Post UK | Dina Rickman | Posted 21.12.2011 | UK Politics

Do Peter Bone's questions about who would run the country in the event of David Cameron's death represent a morbid fascination, as Nick Clegg has said...

What's Nick Clegg In Trouble Over Now?

PA | Posted 25.11.2011 | UK Politics

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has been rebuked by Commons Speaker John Bercow for announcing his new scheme to tackle youth unemployment to the pre...

We're Not Ready For An EU Referendum

Daniel Wood | Posted 01.01.2012 | UK Politics
Daniel Wood

The question of our EU membership is so much more important than any on voting systems that we cannot allow this to happen again. Whether we are in or out, our relationship with Europe will have a profound impact upon the future of our economy, defence policy, foreign policy and social and employment law.

Peter Bone's Wife Does Not Have Twitter, MP Tells Commons

Posted 06.09.2011 | UK Politics

Amidst the furore around hacking, a case of mistaken identity. Voice of the nation Mrs Jennie Bone (and running joke in the House of Commons) has an o...