Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.
Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill completes passage through Parliament
Bill awaits Royal Assent. Catch up
08 February 2022
What's on in the Lords 7-10 February
Discover what questions, bills and debates are coming up in the House of Lords from 7-10 February
08 February 2022
MPs probe UK work tackling deforestation and biodiversity loss
International Development Committee publishes report on international Climate Finance: UK aid for halting deforestation and preventing irreversible biodiversity loss
08 February 2022
Secretary of State questioned on cost of living
Work and Pensions Committee examines what the Government is doing to support people facing rising food and energy costs
07 February 2022
Russia-Ukraine crisis explored with RUSI and Foreign Policy Research Institute
Defence Committee examines Russia and Ukraine’s military capabilities, as well as potential invasion scenarios
07 February 2022
Should Parliament have a role in scrutinising international treaties?
The Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee questions former Foreign Office, House of Lords and House of Commons officials
07 February 2022
MPs to hold a general debate on dementia research in the UK
MPs to hold a general debate on dementia research in the UK
07 February 2022
MPs to hold a debate on a motion on UK-Taiwan friendship and cooperation
MPs to hold a debate on a motion on UK-Taiwan friendship and cooperation
07 February 2022
House of Commons begins process to recruit two new lay members
The successful candidates will replace the two departing lay members at the end of their fixed term with the Committee.
07 February 2022
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on access to NHS dentistry
MPs to hold a general debate on access to NHS dentistry
04 February 2022
Coming up in the Commons 7-10 February
A roundup of what’s coming up in the House of Commons Chamber 7-10 February
04 February 2022
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on the Yazidi genocide
MPs to hold a general debate on the Yazidi genocide
04 February 2022
New Member of Parliament for Southend West
Anna Firth of the Conservative Party was elected the new Member of Parliament for Southend West in the by-election held on Thursday 3 February 2022
04 February 2022
Lords debates growth of autocratic regimes
Members consider impact on global democratic norms and UK response. Catch up
04 February 2022
Lords debates rising cost of household energy
Members discuss cost of living and the role of the consumer protection regulatory regime in energy markets. Catch up
04 February 2022