Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.
Coming up in the Commons 14 - 18 March
Here is a roundup of what’s coming up in the House of Commons Chamber 14 -18 March
11 March 2022
What's on in the Lords 14-18 March
Discover what's on in the House of Lords from 14-18 March.
11 March 2022
Streaming giants give evidence on commitment to Scottish production
The Scottish Affairs Committee explores the media landscape in Scotland
11 March 2022
MPs explore diversity and inclusion in STEM education
Science and Technology Committee explore the underrepresentation of women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds and disabled people
11 March 2022
Building safety – the Government must ensure leaseholders and social housing tenants do not foot the bill for safety works, says Levelling-Up Committee
Committee publishes report on Building Safety: Remediation and Funding
11 March 2022
Disadvantaged pupils facing 'epidemic' of educational inequality
Education Committee publish report on the Government’s Catch-up programme
10 March 2022
Experts questioned on rural mental health
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee examine how mental health outcomes in rural areas compare to urban areas
10 March 2022
Lords questions government on Ukraine
The House of Lords continues to press the government on its response to the invasion of Ukraine through questions, debates and legislation. Learn more
10 March 2022
Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill granted Royal Assent. Catch up
10 March 2022
Speaker Hoyle invites “courageous” Ukrainian President to give Commons address
The President of Ukraine marked an historic first when he addressed the House of Commons via video link to explain how his citizens had suffered from a conflict, they “did not want.”
09 March 2022
Work and Pensions Committee Chair Stephen Timms welcomes Government announcement on Online Safety Bill and paid-for adverts
Stephen Timms welcomes the Government's announcement that the forthcoming Online Safety Bill is to impose a new legal duty on social media platforms and search engines to crackdown on scam adverts
09 March 2022
Is the Children and Families Act 2014 fit for purpose?
The Select Committee on the Children and Families Act 2014 launches its post-legislative scrutiny inquiry into the Children and Families Act 2014 and is inviting written evidence contributions.
09 March 2022
Arrangements for Ukrainian refugees to enter the UK to be debated by MPs
On Monday 14 March, MPs will debate a petition relating to arrangements for Ukrainian refugees to enter the UK
09 March 2022
Northern Ireland minority communities ‘overlooked’ by policy makers
Committee publishes report on The experiences of minority ethnic and migrant people in Northern Ireland
09 March 2022
Ukrainian Ambassador gives evidence on refugee crisis
Home Affairs Committee examines Home Office policy on Ukrainian refugees
08 March 2022