Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.
House of Lords Podcast: fighting for change
Human rights and support for victims of crime are two of the causes this month’s guests campaign for in the Lords. Hear from Lord Alton of Liverpool and Baroness Newlove on what inspires them and how they fight for change in the House of Lords.
26 March 2021
Committee urges Prime Minister and Chancellor to protect science research funding
Lords Science and Technology Committee writes to the Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer
26 March 2021
Loss of access to EU policing data post-Brexit concerning, Lords Committee finds
EU Security and Justice Sub-Committee publishes its report on Beyond Brexit: policing, law enforcement and security
26 March 2021
Further call for evidence for National security machinery inquiry
The Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy seeks submissions on the way the Integrated Review addresses aspects of the machinery
25 March 2021
Secretary of State questioned on work of the department
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee examine issues across the work of the department
25 March 2021
Constitution Committee calls for evidence on revision of the Cabinet Manual
Constitution Committee publishes call for evidence on revision of the Cabinet Manual
25 March 2021
Conduct Committee publish exchange of correspondence concerning extending the scope of the Code
The Conduct Committee publish exchange of correspondence with Lord Speaker and Baroness Doonaghy
25 March 2021
Lords debates housing
Members discuss the case for setting out a long-term housing strategy in a debate put forward by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Learn more
25 March 2021
Awarding of student grades: Committee writes to Secretary of State with concerns over the alternative arrangements for 2021
Committee writes to Gavin Williamson to raise concerns about the alternative arrangements being put in place for awarding grades this summer
25 March 2021
How can the construction industry become net zero ready?
The Environmental Audit Committee launches an inquiry on sustainability of the built environment
25 March 2021
How do we create and protect jobs for young people? Committee seeks views
Youth Unemployment Committee launch call for evidence
25 March 2021
What's on in the Lords
A quick guide to questions, debates and legislation. Learn more
25 March 2021
Committee publish report on the future of public service broadcasting
Government has left itself with no options on BBC licence fee, warn MPs
25 March 2021
Trade in goods significantly harder under Brexit deal
The House of Lords EU Goods Sub-Committee has today published its report on what the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) means for trade in goods.
25 March 2021
Lords agrees to Commons Trade Bill compromise
Lords accepts compromise on Parliament's scrutiny of trade deals with states accused of committing genocide. Find out more
24 March 2021