2020
Read all UK Parliament news for 2020.
Inquiry on post-Brexit UK-EU law enforcement and security cooperation
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The EU Security and Justice today launches a brief inquiry into the outcome of the current UK-EU future relationship negotiations
17 December 2020
Big Ben strikes for New Year's Eve 2020
Big Ben, new year's eve, 2020, bells will strike, elizabeth tower, houses parliament, London, celebration, stay at home, covid-19 pandemic, conservation project,
17 December 2020
Evidence sessions on Brexit negotiations and UK-EU security co-operation
The Home Affairs Committee scrutinises final readiness for implementation of the UK’s future security relationship with the EU
16 December 2020
Fixed-Term Parliaments Act Committee hears from former Commons’ Clerks
Former Clerks of the House of Commons Sir Malcolm Jack and Lord Lisvane give evidence
16 December 2020
Biosecurity and national security - publication of report
Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy announces publication of its Report — Biosecurity and national security
16 December 2020
Evidence session with housing charities and people who have experienced homelessness
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee continues its inquiry into the covid-19 pandemic on homelessness and the private rented sector.
16 December 2020
FCDO review of ICAI - Chair comments
Chair comments on the review of ICAI
16 December 2020
The Defence Sub-Committee on the Security of 5G publishes Government response
Government responds to Defence Sub-Committee report on the Security of 5G
16 December 2020
Lords persuades government to think again on devolved powers after Brexit
United Kingdom Internal Market Bill returns to the Commons for agreement
16 December 2020
Report: “No prosperity without justice: the UK’s relationship with Iran”
The Foreign Affairs Committee has published its report on the UK’s relationship with Iran. The report highlights the need for the UK Government to foster a long-term, international response that addresses Iran’s wider destabilising activities.
16 December 2020
Risk of UK taxpayer bailout on up to £26 billion of Covid Bounce Back Loans
The Public Accounts Committee publishes their report on the Bounce Back Loan Scheme
16 December 2020
TikTok, Snap and Facebook questioned on body image
The Women and Equalities Committee examines changing the perfect picture: an inquiry into body image
15 December 2020
Digital trade and data inquiry launched
The International Trade Committee inquiry explores a range of issues, including digital trade and data provisions in Free Trade Agreements
15 December 2020
Forced labour in UK value chains – Nusrat Ghani responds to BBC report on labour in China’s Xinjiang cotton fields
Committee member Nusrat Ghani MP comments on use of 'slave labour' in Xinjiang cotton fields in response to BBC investigation
15 December 2020
Lords Liaison Committee recommends new committees
The Committee recommends the establishment of several new committees, to complete its review of committees
15 December 2020