May 2021
Read all the UK Parliament news for May 2021.

Northern Ireland Affairs Committee to scrutinise operation of Windsor Framework
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee is inviting views on the Windsor Framework as part of a rolling inquiry examining the operation and implementation of the post-Brexit legal agreement.
11 December 2024

MPs to debate petitions relating to Israel and Palestine
On Monday 16 December, MPs will debate two petitions relating to Israel and Palestine.
11 December 2024

The funding and sustainability of local government finance - Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee launches new inquiry
The Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee has launched an inquiry looking at whether the local government finance system in England is fit for purpose.
11 December 2024

‘Medical misogyny’ is leaving women in unnecessary pain and undiagnosed for years
Women experiencing painful reproductive health conditions such as endometriosis, adenomyosis and heavy menstrual bleeding are frequently finding their symptoms ‘normalised’ and their ‘pain dismissed’.
11 December 2024

Liaison Committee to question the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP
For the first time in this Parliament, select committee chairs on the Liaison Committee will question the Prime Minister.
11 December 2024

Accommodation for service personnel and families is “shocking”: Government needs to act
A Defence Committee Report published today finds that accommodation for Service personnel and their families is “shocking”, with two-thirds of Service Family Accommodation (SFA) needing major work to meet modern standards, and families facing uncertainty over allocation of accommodation.
11 December 2024

Dame Meg Hillier MP elected Chair of Liaison Committee
At the first meeting of the Liaison Committee, Dame Meg Hillier MP was elected to chair the Committee in this parliament.
10 December 2024

MPs to hold a debate on floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea
On Thursday 12 December in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea.
10 December 2024

MPs to hold a debate on performance of the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
On Thursday 12 December, MPs will hold a debate on performance of the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency.
10 December 2024

Young people from the British Overseas Territories vote for the topic they will debate in the House of Commons Chamber
Over 2900 young people, aged 11-18, from across the UK Overseas Territories, have voted in the first ever Make Your Mark Ballot for the Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies during this year's UK Parliament Week.
10 December 2024

MPs to hold a debate on Disability History Month
On Thursday 12 December in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on Disability History Month.
10 December 2024

The Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme (ICGS) publishes interim report
Parliament’s Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme (ICGS) has today, 10th December, published its latest interim report
10 December 2024

The Speaker visits Gibraltar to support young people engage in democratic processes and their community
The Speaker of the House of Commons, visited Gibraltar from 5 to 8 December with a focus on how young people engage in democratic processes and their community.
10 December 2024

EAC to examine flood resilience as homes and businesses recover from more flooding misery in recent weeks
EAC to examine flood resilience as homes and businesses recover from more flooding misery in recent weeks
10 December 2024

New Committee inquiry: how will the FCDO handle the global refugee crises?
International Development Committee launches new inquiry on global refugee crisis
10 December 2024