MPs divided over how to introduce family-friendly hours to Westminster

MPs with children in family homes close to London favour shorter days while others want more time in their constituencies

MPs tasked with modernising parliament are divided over family-friendly hours, with some favouring shorter days to return home to their children and others hoping for shorter periods away from their constituencies.

Working hours will be one of a number of areas examined by the House of Commons modernisation committee, as well as driving up standards and culture and methods of voting in parliament.