Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.
Premier League and EFL football chiefs put on notice to end ‘current fiasco’
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee publish correspondence to Premier League and EFL
20 November 2020
Future of Financial Services inquiry launched
Treasury Committee looks at the future of financial services after the Brexit transition period ends.
20 November 2020
UK-Japan deal provides continuity but lacks ambition, report finds
The International Agreements Sub-Committee publishes its report on the UK-Japan trade agreement
20 November 2020
Elements of new asylum services “set up to fail”
Committee publish their report Asylum accommodation and support transformation programme
20 November 2020
Chair reacts to PM’s statement on defence spending, the Integrated Review and global Britain
Chair of the Defence Committee, Tobias Ellwood comments on the Commons statement
19 November 2020
Foreign Involvement in the Defence Supply Chain examined
Defence Sub-Committee examines hostile foreign investments and the National Security and Investment Bill
19 November 2020
Committee explores the work of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
The Transport Select Committee examines issues including the suspension of driver and rider learning and testing due to coronavirus
19 November 2020
Committee to discuss digital technology and the delivery of healthcare services
The COVID-19 Committee will hear from the British Medical Association, Healthwatch England, The King’s Fund and Professor Ruth Chambers
19 November 2020
Surge in demand for pets fuels animal cruelty concerns: MPs to investigate illegal pet smuggling
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee to hold evidence session on continuing concerns about illegal smuggling of pets into the UK on Tuesday 24 November 2.30pm
19 November 2020
Education Committee launches prison education inquiry
The Education Committee examines to what degree adults in prison and younger learners in custody can access suitable education
19 November 2020
New inquiry: The Windrush Compensation Scheme
Committee launches a new inquiry into the Windrush Compensation Scheme.
19 November 2020
MPs to debate a petition relating to Nigeria and the sanctions regime
MPs to debate a petition relating to Nigeria and the sanctions regime
19 November 2020
Procedure Committee calls on Government to listen to MPs and ‘extend virtual participation effectively’
Committee publishes report into virtual participation in debate
18 November 2020
Read UK Parliament's new children's book celebrating Disability History Month
Read UK Parliament's new children's book celebrating Disability History Month.
18 November 2020
Chair comments on announcement that Lord Dyson will lead investigation into BBC’s Princess Diana interview
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee Chair Julian Knight responds to the announcement
18 November 2020