Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.
Lords celebrates Women's History Month
Discover how members of the House of Lords are using their expertise to campaign for women’s rights in the UK and across the globe.
08 March 2021
New inquiry: Tech and the future of UK foreign policy
Committee launches an inquiry into Tech and the future of foreign policy
08 March 2021
Speaker Hoyle marks historic first by raising flags in the House
The Union flag is flying from a new position in the House of Commons for the first time – on Commonwealth Day.
08 March 2021
Coming up in the Commons: 8-12 March 2021
We’ve put together a list of highlights to keep you on top of the legislation, debates and questions coming up this week that you need to know about
05 March 2021
Committee to hold fourth evidence session into Reforming public transport after the pandemic
Committee holds fourth evidence session on its inquiry on Reforming public transport after the pandemic
05 March 2021
Pre-appointment hearing: Chair of the Regulatory Policy Committee
Committee to hold a pre-appointment hearing for the Government’s preferred candidate for the role of the Chair of the Regulatory Policy Committee, Mr Stephen Gibson
05 March 2021
Leading experts questioned on sport and long-term brain injury
The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee explores calls for changes to be made in sport and the role of national governing bodies
05 March 2021
Awarding of student grades: Education Committee to question Nick Gibb and Ofqual
Minister for School Standards will take questions on the arrangements being put in place this summer to determine student grades
05 March 2021
HCLG Committee questions Building Safety Minister on cladding removal fund
Committee to take evidence from Minister for Building Safety and Communities, Lord Greenhaulgh
05 March 2021
Sir Simon Stevens questioned on planned reforms to NHS health and care
Committee to question Sir Simon Stevens on planned reforms to NHS health and care
05 March 2021
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on the quality of life for patients with heart failure
MPs to hold a general debate on the quality of life for patients with heart failure in Westminster Hall
05 March 2021
Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill completes passage through Parliament
Members discuss definition of leases and Electronic Communications Code
05 March 2021
Westminster Hall to hold a general debate on community pharmacies and the effect of the covid-19 outbreak
MPs to hold a general debate on community pharmacies and the effect of the covid-19 outbreak in Westminster Hall
05 March 2021
COP26 – Government should spell out how it will measure success at the UN Climate Change conference
Committee publishes an interim report on Net Zero and COP26
05 March 2021
Academics and environmental NGOs questioned on water quality in rivers
The Environmental Audit Committee examines sewage discharges and other chemical and plastic pollution
04 March 2021