The work of an MP over recess  

A recess is defined as the “temporary cessation of the activities of an engagement, occupation or pursuit”. Well, having now seen a year’s worth of Parliamentary recesses it is clear to me that our recesses might well mean that Parliament isn’t sitting but that doesn’t mean the work of an MP stops! Of course this summer has been more exceptional than most with the recall of Parliament. It was a very strange experience to be on holiday abroad one day enjoying the sun and then to be sitting in the House of Commons trying to catch the Speaker’s eye the next day. The fact that so many MPs were able to get to Westminster does, I hope, show the public that we take our responsibility to speak up on behalf of our constituents very seriously. We all know that politicians have had a somewhat tarnished reputation over the past few years and I think all MPs in this current...