Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.
Influencer inquiry to explore online radicalisation
Committee to hold an evidence session into their inquiry on influencer culture
22 November 2021
Improving diversity in STEM: MPs launch inquiry
Committee launch new inquiry on improving diversity in the science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) sector
22 November 2021
Information Commissioner gives evidence in FoI probe
The Information Commissioner gives evidence to the committee for their Freedom of Information Inquiry
22 November 2021
Victoria Atkins questioned on failings at Oakhill and Rainsbrook STCs
Committee to take evidence from Prisons Minister Victoria Atkins in a one-off session focussing on failings at Oakhill and Rainsbrook Secure Training Centres
22 November 2021
EAC to hear whether negative emissions technologies can help the UK meet net zero
Committee to take evidence as part of its new workstream considering negative emissions technologies (NETs)
22 November 2021
Rights and liberties of UK citizens must be protected in new EU travel rules, says Lords committee
The Justice and Home Affairs committee has published a letter to the Home Secretary and warned that the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) and the Entry/Exit System (EES) could have serious consequences in the UK and for the rights and liberties of UK citizens.
22 November 2021
Lords debates private members’ bills at second reading
Bills on age assurances online, onshore wind and coroners recording suicide factors. Catch up
22 November 2021
Nadine Dorries faces DCMS Committee for first time as Culture Secretary
DCMS Committee examines the Secretary of State, Nadine Dorries
19 November 2021
Coming up in the Commons 22-26 November
A roundup of what’s coming up this week in the House of Commons Chamber.
19 November 2021
Academics and experts questioned on carbon border adjustment mechanisms
Environmental Audit Committee hold its first public evidence session on carbon border adjustment mechanisms
19 November 2021
Department for Work and Pensions’ senior leadership questioned
Work and Pensions Committee examines the DWP’s Annual Report and Accounts 2020–21
19 November 2021
Experts questioned on building safety progress
Housing Communities and Local Government Committee examines the progress made in implementing the recommendations of the 2018 Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety
19 November 2021
Bermuda thanks Sir David for raising its voice in the wider world
Sir David Amess was hailed as ‘one of Bermuda’s biggest cheerleaders’ by its Premier, as he laid a wreath to the MP in the House of Commons.
19 November 2021
Sir Lindsay Hoyle welcomes Czech delegation to Speaker’s House
The flag of the Czech Republic flew for the first time at the main entrance to Parliament to mark a visit by the President of the country’s Senate to the Speaker of the House of Commons.
19 November 2021
Special Public Bill Committee completes its scrutiny of the Charities Bill [HL]
On Thursday 18 November 2021 the Committee reported the Bill to the House with amendments.
19 November 2021