Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.
Chair writes to Secretary of State on British Business Bank and Covid-19 loans
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee publish correspondence
01 October 2020
Committee asks Chancellor to confirm arrangements for devolved administrations following Budget delay
Committee Chair writes to the Chancellor
01 October 2020
Committee examines the Coroner Service in England and Wales
The Justice Committee examines how the Coroner Service deals with healthcare-related deaths
01 October 2020
UK Parliament celebrates Black History Month
The breadth, talent and achievements of the Black community in relation to Parliament will be marked with a series of celebratory events and projects for Black History Month.
01 October 2020
Procedure Committee investigates coronavirus impact on participation in Commons debates
The Committee are now welcoming evidence submissions to this investigation
01 October 2020
Lords celebrates Black History Month
Hear the experiences of current members and learn about the first Black member Lord Constantine
01 October 2020
Committee calls for fair and transparent process in key broadcasting appointments
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee Chair comments on Chair of the BBC and Chair of Ofcom appointments
01 October 2020
MPs to debate the impact of Covid-19 on maternity and parental leave
MPs to debate a petition calling on the Government to extend maternity leave by three months with pay in light of COVID-19
01 October 2020
Committee calls for evidence on the Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill
Committee to explore the human rights implications of the Bill introduced into the House of Commons this month
30 September 2020
Scrutiny of EU law and policy: the Joint Committee and the Northern Ireland Protocol Evidence Session
Committee evidence session with the Paymaster General.
30 September 2020
Committee reports on application of quotas and continuation of EU firearms laws under the Northern Ireland Protocol
European Scrutiny Committee considers recent draft EU legislation and policy documents
30 September 2020
Education Committee launch home education inquiry
The Committee examines how home-educated children are being supported
30 September 2020
Young and novice drivers: MPs on the Transport Committee need your views
Committee launch survey to ask young drivers aged 17-25 for their views on potential measures to reduce road traffic collisions
30 September 2020
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees questioned on Channel crossings
The Home Affairs Committee examines existing safe and legal routes for refugees and asylum-seekers to enter the UK
29 September 2020
Committee Chair Robert Halfon comments on Prime Minister’s speech on the Lifetime Skills Guarantee
Comments come in response to Prime Minister's speech outlining greater access to education and skills training, irrespective of age, in light of the impact of Covid-19 and technological changes on the economy
29 September 2020