Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.
Brexit and the Northern Ireland Protocol examined with representatives of key industries
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee take stock of Northern Ireland Protocol impact on business
05 January 2021
Committee fishing for wildlife photographer to capture the beauty of British nature
Committee urges members of the public to send in photos that capture British nature
05 January 2021
Committee holds session on Project Bloom
Committee to question representatives of Project Bloom
04 January 2021
House of Commons recalled on 6 January 2021 at 11.30am
The Speaker of the House of Commons granted a request from the Government to recall the House at 11.30am on 6 January 2021 for the Prime Minister to make a statement providing a Covid-19 update, and for MPs to consider related public health regulations.
04 January 2021
MPs to hear from Boomtown and Parklife organisers on 2021 music festivals return
Committee to hear from Boomtown and Parklife in their first hearing into the future of UK music festivals
04 January 2021
House of Lords back to business on 5 January
The House of Lords returns to business on 5 January, meeting in hybrid proceedings to check and change draft laws and scrutinise government decisions and actions.
04 January 2021
House of Lords meets on 30 December
The House considered legislation relating to the UK’s future relationship with the EU and new Coronavirus regulations.
31 December 2020
Committee urges post-legislative scrutiny of EU future relationship bill
The Constitution Committee publishes its report on the European Union (Future Relationship) Bill
29 December 2020
House of Commons recalled on 30 December
The House of Commons is now in recess until 11 January 2021.
Throughout 2020 the House Service worked hard to ensure that Parliamentary scrutiny could continue, despite the challenges of the pandemic.
24 December 2020
How do we ensure the UK is resilient to extreme risks and emergencies?
Call for evidence published for risk assessment and risk planning inquiry
23 December 2020
Treasury Committee seeks answers from NS&I following string of complaints
Chair writes to NS&I Chief Executive Ian Ackerley
22 December 2020
Impact of border delays on UK businesses - Business Committee hears from hauliers and retailers
Committee to hold a session on the impact of border delays on UK businesses and security of supply
22 December 2020
Committee to hold an emergency evidence session to explore scientific evidence regarding the new variant of covid-19
Science and Technology Committee to hold an emergency evidence session to explore scientific evidence regarding the new variant of covid-19.
22 December 2020
Government risks failing to meet latest, less ambitious 2025 gigabit-capable broadband target, warn MPs
The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee publishes report on Broadband and the Road to 5G
22 December 2020
Report warns food prices may rise as a result of curbs on workers in the food supply chain
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee publishes the conclusion to its Labour in the Food Supply Chain inquiry
22 December 2020