Parliament, government and politics

Look back at some of the highlights of the week commencing 22 July 2024 from the Speaker of the House of Commons.

Members conclude six days of debate following the State Opening of Parliament. Catch up

Find out what's coming up in the House of Commons 29 July - 2 August

Sir Lindsay Hoyle expressed his delight that for the first time ever he has an all-female and the most diverse line-up of Deputy Speakers. 

The House of Commons has elected its Deputy Speakers on Tuesday 23 July 2024

Look back at some highlights of the week commencing 15 July 2024 from Speaker of the House of Commons.

Find out what's coming up in the House of Commons 22-26 July

Look back at highlights from the 2023-24 session in the Lords.

Find out the first 25 private members' bills to be drawn in the House of Lords this session

Discover what's coming up in the House of Lords this week.

This week on Tuesday 8 July, Sir Lindsay Hoyle was re-elected as Speaker of the House of Commons for a second term. The House assembled in the Chamber of the House of Commons at 2.30pm ready for Father of the House, Sir Edward Leigh to chair proceedings. 

Find out what's coming up in the House of Commons 15-19 July

The Environment and Climate Change Committee is offering secondary schools, sixth form colleges, and further education colleges the opportunity to apply nfor its youth engagement programme for 14-18 year olds.

The new Parliament began on Tuesday 9 July.

The State Opening of Parliament took place on Wednesday 17 July.