18 June 2008, The Atrium,
Westminster, 4 Millbank, London SW1P 3JA
The winners were announced in Westminster on the evening of Wednesday 18th June, 2008.
The House Magazine would like to congratulate all shortlisted nominees, Winners and thank all of the sponsors for their support of the Awards.
For further information please contact Loren Plummer on loren.plummer@dods.co.uk or 020 7091 7563
Awarded to the most effective minister
Cogent defence for immigration
Calmed the ideological rhetoric on the NHS and made the case for further reforms.
Handled a difficult Treasury brief with humour and style.
Skilful Commons performances helped the EU Amendment Bill through the Commons.
Authoritative and sensitive leadership won respect across the House.
Brought clinical excellence tobear on the front bench.
Persuasive on issues ranging from bluetongue to bottled water.
Awarded to the MP or peer who has best held the government to account
Star turn as interim Liberal Democrat leader followed by prescient analysis on Northern Rock.
Cerebral approach to Conservative education strategy.
Made the political weather on inheritance tax.
Frequent Commons presence on defence issues and a neighbourly thorn in the side of the prime minister.
Awarded to the most effective Commons backbencher
Pertinent and dogged in the Chamber and in committee.
Demonstrated sharp debating skills in the Chamber.
Rigorous and independent scrutiny of all front benches.
Influential work on climate change and perseverance on Farepak.
Awarded to the most effective member of the House of Lords
Influential work on Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill.
Forceful contributions to debate over climate change.
Influential work abroad – in Kenya and the Middle East.
Brought expertise to bear on Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill.
Awarded to the chairman of the committee that is judged to have been most effective in its parliamentary role during the identified session
John McFall MP
Rt Hon the Lord Goodlad, KCMG
The Lord Vallance of Tummel
Awarded to the commentator - print, broadcast or online - who gives their readers or viewers the best insight into Parliament or politics
An accurate weekly snapshot of what is going on in Downing Street
Adroit insight on the Labour leadership
Well placed to shed light on Team Cameron
Entertaining and engaging view on proceedings in the chamber
Awarded to the best speech delivered in either House
Final PMQs (27/6/07)
On Burma (6/12/07)
On MPs’ expenses (31/1/08)
On EU Treaty (21/1/08)
supported by NWDA
Awarded to an individual from any country who has been recognised for providing leadership onthe international stage.
This award will be decided by the awards steering committee and announced on the Awards evening.
The Parliamentary Award will be presented to a Member of either House who, during his or her parliamentary career, has consistently been recognised as an outstanding Member of, and ambassador for, Parliament.
