Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.
Government proposals on retained EU law to be scrutinised by Committee
European Scrutiny Committee questions legal experts on Government proposals to create an ‘accelerated process’ to amend or repeal retained EU law
25 February 2022
MPs examine the future of military shipbuilding in Scotland
Scottish Affairs Committee launches a new inquiry examining military shipbuilding in Scotland
25 February 2022
Children’s minister to face MPs on children’s care homes
Minister questioned on Government’s support for children in care homes
24 February 2022
Minister questioned on Government’s Levelling-Up White Paper
The Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee examines the objectives, missions and policies
24 February 2022
House of Lords Podcast: Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate
This month, we hear from Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate why the House of Lords is the best place for checking draft laws, his experiences as a whip and as a rebel, plus updating the Queen on what’s happening in Parliament.
24 February 2022
Lords debates energy national policy statements
Members discuss government's draft overarching national policy statement for energy. Catch up
23 February 2022
Online abuse to be debated by MPs
On Monday 28 February, MPs will debate petitions relating to online abuse
23 February 2022
Mental capacity and protection of human rights in care settings examined
The Joint Committee on Human Rights continues its inquiry into the protection of human rights in care settings
22 February 2022
Speaker Hoyle and Speaker Pelosi vow to stand together against 'antidemocratic forces'
The Speaker of the House of Commons said "mob rule" on Capitol Hill in Washington DC a year ago had been a warning to Parliaments across the globe of the dangers of antidemocratic forces.
21 February 2022
Health Secretary questioned on Coronavirus Act renewal
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee examines the Coronavirus Act ahead of its two-year anniversary and expected expiry
21 February 2022
Committee examines fraud and the justice system
Justice Committee explores the impact on victims and law enforcement response
21 February 2022
MPs hear from local reps on City Deals, regional investment, and social enterprise sector
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee examines investment in Northern Ireland
21 February 2022
Judicial Review and Courts Bill Report published
The Constitution Committee has published its 12th report of the session on the Judicial Review and Courts Bill
18 February 2022
Coming up in the Commons 21-25 February
Here is a roundup of what’s coming up in the House of Commons Chamber 21-25 February
18 February 2022
Constitution Committee calls for evidence on the role of the Lord Chancellor and the Law Officers
Constitution Committee launch inquiry into the role of the Lord Chancellor and the Law Officer
18 February 2022