Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.
Animal-loving Speaker fights off urge to adopt Battersea’s rescue pets
Three ginger kittens found on a building site broke the heart of Westminster's biggest animal lover – the Speaker of the House of Commons
02 July 2021
UK-CPTPP call for evidence re-opened
The International Agreements Committee re-opens its call for evidence on the negotiations for accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
02 July 2021
Lords debates UK foreign aid
Members debate UK aid spending. Find out more
02 July 2021
Committee to hold pre-appointment hearing with Government’s preferred candidate for Ofqual Chief Regulator
Committee to hold a pre-appointment hearing with Jo Saxton, the Government’s preferred candidate to become the next Chief Regulator of Ofqual
02 July 2021
Lords debates governance of UK Union
Members discuss Dunlop Review and intergovernmental relations. Learn more
02 July 2021
Gibraltar gifts flag to Speaker of the House of Commons
The people of Gibraltar will be "greatly reassured" by the flying of its national flag at Parliament’s main entrance later this year, the Rock’s UK Representative has said
01 July 2021
MPs scrutinise progress made to establish new environmental watchdog
Joint Committee evidence session with Chair-designate, Dame Glenys Stacey
01 July 2021
MPs scrutinise progress made to establish new environmental watchdog
Joint Committee evidence session with Chair-designate, Dame Glenys Stacey
01 July 2021
What’s on in the Lords: 28 June – 1 July
A short guide to questions, debates and legislation this week
01 July 2021
Home Office must clarify changes for UK citizens travelling to EU, says Lords committee
The Justice and Home Affairs Committee writes to the Home Secretary on the Entry/Exit System (EES) and the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS).
01 July 2021
MPs to debate petition relating to breed specific legislation for dogs
MPs to debate a petition relating to breed specific legislation for dogs
01 July 2021
Speaker thanks right-hand man for 52 years of public service
A former soldier who served in the first Gulf War took part in his last Speaker’s procession before retiring from the House of Commons after 28 years' service
30 June 2021
ASau i edrych ar addysg uwch wedi Brexit
Committee to hold a one-off evidence session with representatives from Welsh universities on how UK Government policies have affected higher education in Wales
30 June 2021
Boris Johnson to face questioning by Select Committee Chairs
Prime Minister Boris Johnson expected to be questioned on COP26, Covid and secondary impacts of the Covid Pandemic, and Post-Brexit impact
30 June 2021
Post-Brexit higher education in Wales to be explored by MPs
Committee to hold a one-off evidence session with representatives from Welsh universities on how UK Government policies have affected higher education in Wales
30 June 2021