House Magazine Parliamentary Awards

Lionel Zetter lists some of the winners from last night's ceremony:

• Backbencher of the Year - David Taylor;
• Opposition Politician of the Year - Ian Paisley;
• Minister of the Year - Ian Paisley;
• Peer of the Year - Lord Ramsbotham;
• International Statesman - Al Gore;
• Political Commentator - Nick Robinson;*
• Parliamentarian of the Year - Lord (Geoffrey) Howe.

* Commiserations to Iain Dale, who was nominated in this category. One day a blogger will win it.