Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.
House of Lords Podcast: Women in Parliament, equality online, famous faces and tackling fraud
In this month’s House of Lords podcast we talk to Labour’s Baroness Smith of Basildon and Conservative peer Baroness Morgan of Cotes.
24 March 2022
Racism in cricket: ‘Overwhelming support’ for Committee recommendations ahead of Yorkshire members’ vote
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee publishes Government response
24 March 2022
Australian and New Zealand High Commissioners questioned on trade deals
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee examines the impact of both trade deals for UK food producers
24 March 2022
Chair comments on Spring Statement
Rt Hon Greg Clark MP responds to the Spring Statement delivered by the Chancellor of the Exchequer today.
24 March 2022
Support for Black victims of domestic abuse to be debated by MPs
MPs to debate a petition relating to support for Black victims of domestic abuse
24 March 2022
Treasury Committee Chair comments on Spring Statement
Rt. Hon. Mel Stride MP comments on the Chancellor's Spring Statement
23 March 2022
COMMENT: Spring Statement
Rt Hon Philip Dunne MP reacts to today’s Spring Statement
23 March 2022
Ofgem evidence reveals potential £2.4bn fallout from energy firm collapses
Energy providers could receive up to £2.4 billion for taking on the customers of firms that have collapsed since 2021
23 March 2022
Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill awaits Royal Assent
Members discuss Commons reasons for disagreeing to Lords amendments on dissolution approval votes. Catch up
23 March 2022
Greyhound racing to be debated by MPs
MPs to debate a petition relating to greyhound racing
23 March 2022
Government’s preferred Charity Commission Chair candidate questioned
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee consider the candidate’s prior experience and priorities in the role
22 March 2022
Support for Ukrainian refugees: Clive Betts calls on Lord Harrington to set out support for refugees
The correspondence follows questions from Clive Betts, LUHC Chair at the recent Home Affairs evidence session.
22 March 2022
Pre-appointment hearing: HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services
Committee to hold a pre-appointment hearing with the Government’s preferred candidate for HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services
22 March 2022
Government needs to face up to its scrutiny obligations over EU legislation applying to Northern Ireland
Sub-Committee on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland publish report on scrutiny of EU legislative proposals
22 March 2022
CQC and NHS questioned on protecting human rights in care settings
Joint Committee on Human Rights examines protecting human rights in care settings
21 March 2022