Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.
Chair comments on today’s publication of EHRC report into BBC pay discrimination
Comments come in response to report published by the Equality and Human Rights Commission into pay discrimination against women at the BBC
12 November 2020
Committee to hear Ministers’ evidence on post-transition period agricultural labour
Committee concludes its final hearing into its inquiry Labour in the food supply chain
12 November 2020
How can the Government support economic recovery while improving air quality?
Committee to hold its final oral evidence session for its inquiry into Air Quality
12 November 2020
Chair criticises lack of urgency to safeguard patient care
Chair writes to Secretary of State Matt Hancock
12 November 2020
MPs to debate petitions relating to university tuition fees
MPs to debate petitions relating to university tuition fees
12 November 2020
What does community sport mean to you? Contribute to our inquiry
Contribute your views to the DCMS committee on what community sports means to you
12 November 2020
MPs to debate a petition relating to trade deals and the NHS
MPs to debate a petition relating to trade deals and the NHS
12 November 2020
Give children in custody broader help to tackle their needs
The Justice Committee publishes report on Children and Young People in Custody (Part 1): Entry into the youth justice system
12 November 2020
Lord Kilclooney’s tweet
At its meeting on Tuesday 10 November, the House of Lords Commission agreed to unreservedly associate itself with the Lord Speaker’s statement.
11 November 2020
Chair for the Defence Sub Committee on Foreign Involvement in the Defence Supply Chain, Richard Drax MP, reacts to the National Security and Investment Bill
Chair reacts to the Government’s introduction of the National Security and Investment Bill
11 November 2020
How effective is UK policy in protecting biodiversity?
Committee to take evidence on domestic policy and implementation aimed at protecting biodiversity
11 November 2020
Greater clarity needed on food safety rules under the Internal Market Bill
Committee seeks greater clarity on how the Food and Feed Safety and Hygiene (FFSH) framework will operate alongside UK Internal Market Bill
11 November 2020
Education Committee writes to Secretary of State on cancellation of summer exams and 2021 series
Education Committee writes to Secretary of State on cancellation of summer exams and 2021 series
11 November 2020
MPs mark Armistice Day in mini-service
Sir Lindsay Hoyle led what is believed to be the first ever mini-service for Armistice Day in the chamber of the House of Commons on Wednesday 11 November.
11 November 2020
DCMS Committee to examine the future of UK music festivals
Committee launch new inquiry on the future of UK music festivals
11 November 2020