2021
Read all the UK Parliament news for 2021.
Call for written evidence: Professional Qualifications Bill
The Public Bill Committee is now receiving written evidence for its Professional Qualifications Bill
23 December 2021
Big Ben chimes for New Year’s Eve
Big Ben will be struck 12 times on New Year's Eve 2021. As the centrepeice to the nation's celebrations, we look at the work that will be done behind the scenes. It will mark the beginning of a big year for the project, as it approaches completion.
21 December 2021
Gender recognition process urgently in need of reform, say MPs
The report draws on evidence from both trans rights and women's rights groups and represents voices for and against reform.
21 December 2021
Nationalities and Borders Bill risks failing victims of modern slavery
Joint Committee on Human Right publishes report on Legislative Scrutiny: Nationality and Borders Bill (Part 5)—Modern slavery
21 December 2021
MPs to hold a general debate on Russia’s grand strategy
MPs to hold a general debate on Russia’s grand strategy
20 December 2021
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on the Afghan Citizens’ Resettlement Scheme
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on the Afghan Citizens’ Resettlement Scheme
20 December 2021
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on the matter of second homes and holiday-lets in rural
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on the matter of second homes and holiday-lets in rural
20 December 2021
Sharing data for public good: How can privacy be protected?
Science and Technology Committee launches new inquiry into the right to privacy: Digital data
20 December 2021
Work and Pensions Committee publishes Government response to report
Committee publishes Government response to report on Pension stewardship and COP26
18 December 2021
PM asked to show leadership on national security issues
Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy publishes correspondence to the Prime Minister
17 December 2021
Inquiry launched into Australia free trade deal
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee to examine impact of agreement on consumers, farmers, food producers and retailer
17 December 2021
2021 in the House of Lords
As the House of Lords pauses for recess until January, we look back at an action-packed year in the UK Parliament’s second chamber.
17 December 2021
Committee to extend consultation period for Code of Conduct report
Committee on Standards extends deadline for written evidence for its consultation on proposed changes to the Code of Conduct for MPs
17 December 2021
New Member of Parliament for North Shropshire
Helen Morgan was elected as the new Member of Parliament for North Shropshire in the by-election held in that constituency on Thursday 16 December 2021
17 December 2021
International Trade Committee launches inquiry into the UK-Australia free trade agreement
International Trade Committee to examine whether the Government has secured a good deal for the UK
17 December 2021