Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.
House of Lords returns
The House of Lords returned to check and challenge the work of government on Monday 11 October. Catch up on what happened
15 October 2021
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea inquiry launched
The International Relations and Defence Committee launches its inquiry UNCLOS: fit for purpose in the 21st century?
15 October 2021
Lords debates social care
Members debate the challenges following the pandemic, the effects of the Health and Social Care Levy and and the government's social care plans. Catch up
15 October 2021
Lords debates tackling regional inequalities
Catch up: members debate case for a coherent, cost effective and longer-term regional strategy
15 October 2021
Work of the National Security Adviser examined
Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy questions Sir Stephen Lovegrove
14 October 2021
Improving the life chances of children in care – Education Committee to quiz experts
MPs to question charity leaders and a local authority Virtual School Head for its inquiry on Children’s Homes
14 October 2021
Adequacy of benefits system support in Wales examined by MPs
The Welsh Affairs Committee quiz a range of experts on the support provided
14 October 2021
Funding adult social care – leading voices from the sector and local government to be questioned by HCLG Committee about Government’s plans
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee to hold first evidence session of its inquiry into long-term funding of adult social care
14 October 2021
MPs and Peers to hear from Martin Lewis on the dangers of financial scams online
Draft Online Safety Bill committee take evidence at 9.45am on Thursday 9 September 2021
14 October 2021
MPs to debate petition relating to animal testing
MPs to debate a petition relating to animal testing
14 October 2021
Facebook whistleblower Sophie Zhang to give public evidence for the first time
Draft Online Safety Bill committee take evidence at 4.45pm on Monday 18 October 2021
13 October 2021
Academic banned from studying Facebook ads to give evidence on the Online Safety Bill
Draft Online Safety Bill committee take evidence at 9:45 on Thursday 14 October 2021
13 October 2021
'Breaking News? The Future of UK Journalism' report debate
The House of Lords debates the Communications and Digital Committee's report on the future of journalism
13 October 2021
MPs to debate petition relating to endometriosis and PCOS
On Monday 1 November, MPs will debate a petition relating to endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
12 October 2021
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen to give evidence to UK Parliament
Facebook whistleblower to appear before Draft Online Safety Bill (Joint Committee)
11 October 2021