Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.
Timetable for election of Chair of Home Affairs Committee announced
The speaker has announced an election following the resignation of the previous Chair, Rt Hon. Yvette Cooper MP
01 December 2021
Committee question legal bodies on low rape prosecution rates
Home Affairs Committee takes evidence from representatives of the Bar Council, the Criminal Bar Association, the Law Commission and the Law Society
30 November 2021
Experts questioned on flaws in assessments for disability and health-related benefits
Work and Pensions Committee holds the first evidence session of its new inquiry into health assessments for benefits
30 November 2021
Can the UK economy take greater account of natural capital?
Environmental Audit Committee launches aligning the UK's economic goals with environmental sustainability inquiry
30 November 2021
Senior officials questioned on the work of the Treasury
Treasury Committee explores subjects including the collapse of Bulb Energy and contingency planning for future lockdowns
29 November 2021
Children and Families Minister questioned by Education Committee
Education Committee hold and Accountability hearing with the Minister
29 November 2021
Procedure Committee to hear from senior parliamentarians on eligibility for proxy voting
Committee to hear from senior parliamentarians on eligibility for proxy voting
29 November 2021
Committee announce proposed package of reforms to tighten lobbying rules
Committee on Standards publishes Review of the Code of Conduct: proposals for consultation report
29 November 2021
Government and councils in Northern Ireland questioned on tackling racism and supporting minority ethnic groups
Committee to hold fourth hearing of the inquiry into minority ethnic and migrant experiences
29 November 2021
International Trade Committee to scrutinise trade negotiations with Gulf and Pacific nations
Committee launches new inquiries into trade negotiations with Gulf and Pacific nations
29 November 2021
Evidence session: Legal rights of cohabiting partners
Committee to hold the third evidence session of its inquiry into The Rights of Cohabiting Partners
29 November 2021
Privileges Committee to hear from Members of both Houses on select committee powers
Committee to hear from Members of both Houses on select committee powers
29 November 2021
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on pet travel
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on pet travel
26 November 2021
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on the matter of the 2021 Tokyo Nutrition for Growth summit
MPs to hold a general debate on the matter of the 2021 Tokyo Nutrition for Growth summit
26 November 2021
MPs to hold a debate on a motion on the matter of economic crime
MPs to hold a debate on a motion on the matter of economic crime
26 November 2021