Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.
House of Lords Podcast: a healthier nation, and government by 'diktat'
What is needed to make England a healthier nation? and why are two committees concerned about government use of secondary legislation? Find out in this month's House of Lords Podcast.
16 December 2021
Treasury Committee consents to OBR appointment
Committee announces its consent to the appointment of Professor David Miles to the OBR Budget Responsibility Committee
16 December 2021
Disabled people’s experiences of the benefits system: Work and Pensions Secretary given ‘final chance’ to publish report
Committee Chair writes to the Work and Pensions Secretary
16 December 2021
Committee writes to Government on democratic deficit and Article 2 of Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland
Committee writes to Government on democratic deficit under the Protocol
16 December 2021
SMEs suffering most one year on from signing of Trade and Cooperation Agreement
European Affairs Committee publishes report on trade in goods between GB and the EU
16 December 2021
What’s on in the Lords 13-16 December
Find out what's happening in the House of Lords from 13-16 December
16 December 2021
Dame Diana Johnson elected Chair of Home Affairs Committee
The MP for Kingston upon Hull North received more votes than the two other candidates.
15 December 2021
Armed Forces Bill completes passage through Parliament
Members conclude considerations of Commons reasons on amendments. Catch up
15 December 2021
International Trade Committee publishes Government response to UKEF report
Committee publishes the Government’s response to its report on UK Export Finance
15 December 2021
Webinar: Children in crisis: the role of public services in overcoming child vulnerability
Following publication of the Public Services Committee’s report: Children in crisis: the role of public services in overcoming child vulnerability, we have gathered experts from local authorities and charities to discuss our recommendations and conclusions.
14 December 2021
Inquiry launch: Fuelling the future: motive power and connectivity
Transport Committee launches a new inquiry, Fuelling the future: motive power and connectivity
14 December 2021
Three candidates progress to election for Chair of Home Affairs Committee
Three MPs have declared their interest in the role, triggering a ballot in the House of Commons on Wednesday 15 December 2021
14 December 2021
Chair comments on announcement that tech giants will only publish FCA approved adverts
Chair comments on announcement that tech giants will only publish FCA approved adverts
14 December 2021
Chair comments on Report of Joint Committee on Draft Online Safety Bill
Chair comments on the publication by the Joint Committee of its Report on the Draft Online Safety Bill
14 December 2021
No longer the land of the lawless: Joint Committee reports
MPs and Peers publish landmark report on new laws for Online Safety
14 December 2021