Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.
Defence Committee to hold session on use of the military to counter migrant crossings
The Defence Committee explores the process that led to the decision to start Operation Isotrope
19 January 2022
Building safety funding inquiry launched
The Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee launches a new inquiry into building safety and issues
19 January 2022
Asylum reforms would undermine UK’s human rights obligations
Committee publishes their report on Legislative Scrutiny: Nationality and Borders Bill (Parts 1, 2 and 4) – Asylum, Home Office Decision-Making, Age Assessments, and Deprivation of Citizenship Orders
19 January 2022
Commons and Lords Speakers celebrate conclusion of major Parliament restoration project
A major conservation project in Parliament has concluded after almost ten years
18 January 2022
Lords debates AUKUS nuclear agreement
Members debate new deal for exchange of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information. Catch up
18 January 2022
Committee hears evidence on the role of the CJEU under the Protocol
On Thursday 20 January, the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland Sub-Committee takes evidence on the role of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in relation to the Protocol.
18 January 2022
England and Wales Cricket Board and Chairs of County clubs questioned racism in cricket
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee follow up its Report published last week on racism in cricket
17 January 2022
Bank of England questioned on the nation’s financial stability
Treasury Committee examines the latest Financial Stability Report
17 January 2022
Ministers questioned on children living in poverty
Work and Pensions Committee question ministers from DWP, DfE and Home Office
17 January 2022
New animal welfare body mustn’t be “toothless”
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee writes to the Secretary of State
17 January 2022
Social media giants questioned on online safety and influencer culture
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee holds two separate evidence sessions
17 January 2022
Inquiry launched into commercial insurance and reinsurance market
The Industry and Regulators Committee publishes a call for evidence for its new inquiry into commercial insurance and reinsurance regulation.
14 January 2022
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on UK and Israel trade negotiations
MPs to hold a general debate on UK and Israel trade negotiations
14 January 2022
Coming up in the Commons 17-21 January
Find out what's coming up in the House of Commons Chamber 17-21 January
14 January 2022
MPs to hold a general debate on the matter of lawfare and the UK court system
MPs to hold a general debate on the matter of lawfare and the UK court system
14 January 2022