Parliament, government and politics
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Elon Musk invited to give evidence to DCMS Committee
Elon Musk has been invited to appear before the Committee
04 May 2022
Committee on Standards calls for new package of reforms to regulate APPGs and safeguard Parliament
The detailed report comes following a long-running investigation into the activities of APPGs and their governance.
03 May 2022
The House of Lords 2021-22: highlights from the session
After more than 1450 hours of business, with over 200 votes on changes to draft laws and members pressing government decisions and actions in more than 600 questions, the House of Lords 2021-22 session has come to an end. Catch up on a packed session in the Lords.
29 April 2022
Final text of Nationality and Borders Bill agreed
Bill becomes an Act of Parliament. Catch up
29 April 2022
Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill completes passage through parliament
Bill becomes an Act of Parliament. Catch up
29 April 2022
MPs examine protecting whales and other marine mammals
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee examines issues affecting marine mammals such as whales, dolphins and porpoises
29 April 2022
Legal recognition of non-binary gender identities to be debated by MPs
MPs to debate a petition relating to legal recognition of non-binary gender identities
29 April 2022
‘Poor’ handling of FOI requests by Government spurs call for independent audit
Committee publishes its report on The Cabinet Office Freedom of Information Clearing House
29 April 2022
Nigeria is a global strategic partner for UK, say MPs
Foreign Affairs Committee publishes report on Nigeria and the Integrated Review
28 April 2022
West Dial re-connected to the Great Clock
The clock dials of the Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) completed testing this week, as the conservation enters the final phase
28 April 2022
Procedure and Privileges Committee publishes Eighth Report
Procedure and Privileges Committee publishes its 8th Report
28 April 2022
Parliament's working year comes to a close: 2021-22 session ends
Parliament's 2021–22 session has been brought to a close with a 'prorogation' announcement on Thursday 28 April 2022
28 April 2022
Venture capital market inquiry launched
Treasury Committee explore the state of the UK’s venture capital industry
28 April 2022
Judicial Review and Courts Bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill awaits Royal Assent to become an Act of Parliament. Catch up
28 April 2022
Independent Expert Panel recommends suspending Liam Byrne MP for bullying staff member
Following an investigation by an independent investigator the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards upheld an allegation of bullying against Mr Byrne’s by a former member of his constituency staff made under Parliament’s Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme (ICGS)
28 April 2022