Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.
Committee Corridor: Does the Human Rights Act need to be reformed?
In the latest episode of Committee Corridor, Joanna Cherry is joined by guests Professor Francesca Klug, Baroness Sarah Ludford and David Simmonds MP to discuss the impact of the landmark 1998 Human Rights Act and Government proposals to reform how human rights are protected in the UK. Its focus is the question: does the Human Rights Act need to be reformed?
02 March 2023
MPs call for major Scottish sporting events to be broadcast across free-to-air channels
MPs call for major Scottish sporting events to be broadcast across free-to-air channels
02 March 2023
Committee to publish Government Response on Readiness for storms ahead? Critical national infrastructure in an age of climate change
Committee to publish its First Special Report, Readiness for storms ahead? Critical national infrastructure in an age of climate change: Government response to the Committee’s First Report
01 March 2023
Lords Committee raises concerns about student loans not keeping pace with inflation
Lords Committee raises concerns about student loans not keeping pace with inflation
01 March 2023
The appointment and dismissal of permanent secretaries and other senior civil servants
The Constitution Committee would like your views on the process of appointment and dismissal of permanent secretaries and other senior civil servants, and whether any changes are necessary.
28 February 2023
Lords considers Northern Ireland (Executive Formation and Organ and Tissue Donation) Bill
Members discuss draft law to extend Executive formation period until January 2024. Catch up
28 February 2023
Portrait of Millicent Garrett Fawcett set to join Parliament’s Art Collection during Women's History Month
Portrait of Millicent Garrett Fawcett set to join Parliament’s Art Collection during Women's History Month
28 February 2023
Migration policies are harming families and society
The Justice and Home Affairs Committee publishes its report All families matter: An inquiry into family migration. The report explores the impact of family migration policies on families and society, including the experience of separated families and the situation of the NHS.
28 February 2023
Speakers pay tribute to Baroness Boothroyd following news of her death
Following the sad news that the Rt Hon. Betty Boothroyd has passed away, the Palace of Westminster lowers the flags to half-mast in New Palace Yard.
27 February 2023
What is the future of the horticultural sector?
The Horticultural Sector Committee publishes its call for evidence, inviting the public to provide their views on the future of the sector as part of its inquiry.
27 February 2023
New Code of Conduct for MPs to launch on 1 March
On 1 March, a new MPs Code of Conduct and Guide to the rules will come into effect
27 February 2023
MPs to debate fiscal support to the hospice sector and increases in the cost of living
MPs to debate fiscal support to the hospice sector and increases in the cost of living
24 February 2023
MPs to hold a debate on Eating Disorders Awareness Week
MPs to hold a debate on Eating Disorders Awareness Week
24 February 2023
MPs to hold a debate on Welsh affairs
MPs to hold a debate on Welsh affairs
24 February 2023
MPs to debate registered sex offenders changing their name
MPs to debate registered sex offenders changing their name
24 February 2023