Parliament, government and politics
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Speaker and King hail 100 years of diplomatic relations between UK and Jordan
The Speaker of the House of Commons has welcomed the King of Jordan – his first Royal visitor to Parliament
28 October 2021
Lords debates people’s ability to afford to stay in their homes
Members debate combined impact of the end of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, reduction in Universal Credit and the upcoming rise in fuel prices. Catch up
28 October 2021
Lords debates planning system and land use
Land use in spotlight as members debate integrating the planning system with other infrastructure, landscape and agricultural land processes. Catch up
28 October 2021
Proxy voting in the House of Commons examined with MPs
Procedure Committee hears evidence from Tracey Crouch MP and Amy Callaghan MP
28 October 2021
MPs to debate petition relating to charges on carbon emissions
MPs to debate a petition relating to charges on carbon emissions
28 October 2021
MPs urge Government to assess risks of phasing out farm payments
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee publish Environmental Land Management and the Agricultural Transition report
27 October 2021
Speaker and Sri Lankan minister share vision for Commonwealth future
Reviving the Commonwealth to meet the needs of a modern world, was a central topic of discussion during a visit by Sri Lanka’s foreign minister to the Speaker of the House of Commons
27 October 2021
Members raise topical and current issues in Grand Committee debates
Lords debates social care, the treatment of people with autism, the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe, and UK business with Africa. Learn more
27 October 2021
Speaker hails UK-India friendship: "We have so much we can share and build on."
The High Commissioner for India thanked the Speaker of the House of Commons for the UK’s generous support to her country when it was hit by a virulent second wave of the Covid 19 pandemic
27 October 2021
Chancellor unveils Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, announces the 2021 Autumn Budget and Spending Review in the House of Commons
27 October 2021
Devolved administrations to be represented in UK Shared Prosperity Fund governance structure
Scottish Affairs Committee publish Government response to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Scotland report
27 October 2021
Home Secretary Priti Patel to appear before Lords Committee
The Justice and Home Affairs Committee will be questioning the Home Secretary, the Rt Hon Priti Patel MP.
26 October 2021
UK-New Zealand trade negotiations call for evidence re-opened
Lords International Agreements Committee re-opens call for evidence on UK-New Zealand trade negotiations
26 October 2021
Lords debates ethnic pay gap reporting
In Black History Month, find out about current work by Black members highlighting issues affecting Black and ethnic minority communities
26 October 2021
NI Executive and local authorities questioned on progress of racial equality policies
Committee to question NI local authorities in the fourth hearing looking into minority ethnic and migrant experiences
26 October 2021