Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.
Committee to take evidence on the Williams-Shapps plan for rail
On Wednesday May 26, the Transport Committee will hear directly from Keith Williams, architect of the Rail Review, and the Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps MP
24 May 2021
The impact of COVID-19 on towns and cities explored by Committee
The COVID-19 Committee launches its new inquiry on the impact of the pandemic on towns and cities.
24 May 2021
Evidence session on the Electoral Commission implementation of referendum campaign conduct rules
Committee continues its inquiry into the work of the Electoral Commission
24 May 2021
Committee to take evidence from Michael Gove, Premier League and medical experts on Covid 19 vaccine certification
The Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee will hold two sessions next week as part of its inquiry into Covid-19 vaccine certification
21 May 2021
Lords debates hybrid proceedings
Members debate remote participation and hybrid sittings, set up in response to COVID-19. Find out more
21 May 2021
Chancellor questioned on Greensill Capital
The Treasury Committee examines the lessons for HM Treasury from its interactions with Greensill Capital
21 May 2021
Call for evidence on the operation of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland
The Sub-Committee on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland publishes a call for evidence, inviting interested individuals and organisations to submit their views on the operation of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland.
21 May 2021
Parliament flies the flag for St Helena’s national day
The tiny volcanic island of St Helena has gifted its flag to fly at the entrance to the UK Parliament on its public holiday.
21 May 2021
Coming up in the Commons: 24-28 May 2021
We’ve put together a list of highlights to keep you on top of the legislation, debates and questions coming up in the Commons.
21 May 2021
Tobias Ellwood writes to MoD following publication of AFV Government response
Committee publishes Government response and writes to Jeremy Quin, Minister for Defence Procurement, raising concerns
21 May 2021
Committee questions Kwasi Kwarteng, Secretary of State, for future of steel inquiry
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee to hold an evidence session for its inquiry into Liberty Steel & the future of steel industry in UK
21 May 2021
MPs to debate petition relating to international travel and covid-19
MPs to debate petition relating to international travel and covid-19
21 May 2021
Prison education inquiry: Education Committee evidence session on employability, skills and training
The session will explore what is being done to help prisoners undertake education and training whilst in prison and move into jobs on release from custody
20 May 2021
The Independent Expert Panel (IEP) finds Mike Hill breached Parliament’s Sexual Misconduct Policy
The Independent Expert Panel (IEP) has today published their report which finds Mr Mike Hill, former member for Hartlepool, breached Parliament’s Sexual Misconduct Policy.
20 May 2021
MPs to debate child food poverty petition started by Marcus Rashford
MPs to debate child food poverty petition
20 May 2021