Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.
Housing inquiry launched by new Lords Built Environment Committee
The new House of Lords Built Environment Committee launches its first inquiry on the demand for housing in the UK.
29 June 2021
Government must act now to avoid exclusions from future world of work, MPs say
Committee publishes report on DWP’s preparations for changes in the world of work
29 June 2021
Committee biodiversity photo competition winner announced
Winner of the EAC biodiversity competition announced as damselflies by Michael Swailes.
28 June 2021
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on the effect of covid-19 on retirement communities
MPs to hold a general debate on the effect of covid-19 on retirement communities
28 June 2021
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on enabling community energy
MPs to hold a general debate on enabling community energy
28 June 2021
MPs to hold a general debate on Pride Month
MPs to hold a general debate on Pride Month
28 June 2021
MPs to hold a general debate on Windrush Day 2021
MPs to hold a general debate on Windrush Day 2021
28 June 2021
Lords debates trade deals with Cameroon and Ghana
Interim partnership agreements in the spotlight. Find out more
28 June 2021
Judicial Appointments Commission questioned on judicial diversity
The Justice Committee will examine progress in improving diversity in the judiciary in evidence session with the Judicial Appointments Commission
28 June 2021
Political parties give their views on election watchdog performance
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee examines issues including the effectiveness of the Electoral Commission’s advice
28 June 2021
Industry experts questioned on Navy and naval procurement
The Defence Committee explores whether naval procurement and support plans are delivering the capabilities the Navy needs
28 June 2021
Minister questioned on roll-out and safety of smart motorways
Transport Committee examines the evidence base for the safety of smart motorways
28 June 2021
Lords debates private members’ bills
Members discuss wellbeing, whistleblowing and cheating services for students. Learn more
28 June 2021
International Trade Committee reports on digital trade and data
The International Trade Committee has today published its report on Digital Trade and Data
28 June 2021
Government’s Industrial Policy lacks clear direction, say MPs
Committee publishes report on Post-pandemic economic growth: Industrial policy in the UK
28 June 2021