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The prime minister will be reeling from last week's local elections.
The government took a beating, losing 470 council seats all but one mayoral race. The mood among Tory MPs is gloomy, to say the least.
It's a short week as MPs return from May Day recess.
The main event is the Finance (No. 2) Bill, which will be taken as a committee of the whole House because it's about the Budget. That means all MPs will take part in the debate rather than a small group.
And we have a couple of ten minute rule motions from backbenchers.
Kim Leadbeater is trying to introduce graduated driving licences for drivers, while Bill Wiggin is aiming to make life easier for the visually impaired.
TUESDAY 7 MAY
Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (New Drivers) Bill
Introduces a graduated driving licence (GDL) for drivers, similar to what exists for motorcyclists. It could prevent drivers from doing certain things, such as driving after a certain time or with more than a certain number of passengers, within the first six monthso of having a licence. Aims to reduce the disproportionate number of new drivers who have road accidents. Ten minute rule motion presented by Kim Leadbeater.
WEDNESDAY 8 MAY
Assistance Dogs and Pavement Parking Bill
Removes exemptions to providing access or services to people with guide dogs. Requires taxi and private hire vehicle drivers to do disability equality training before they can have a licence. Bans the parking of vehicles on pavements and footpaths. Ten minute rule motion presented by Bill Wiggin.
Finance (No. 2) Bill – committee stage
Implements the measures outlined in the Budget.
THURSDAY 9 MAY
No votes scheduled
FRIDAY 10 MAY
No votes scheduled
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