Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.
Brandon Lewis to be quizzed on NI Protocol and Internal Markets Bill
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee questions Brandon Lewis on 16 September 2020 at 10am
15 September 2020
Chair comment's on today’s publication of BBC Group Annual Report and Accounts 2019/20
Value for money a key issue in light of alternative streaming services, increases to pay of on-air talent and number of executives paid over £150,000 a year
15 September 2020
Insurance ruling provides “hope” for businesses disrupted by coronavirus
Businesses interrupted by coronavirus to receive insurance pay-outs
15 September 2020
Minister questioned on Electronic Waste and the Circular Economy
Environmental Audit Committee hears from DEFRA Minister as it concludes its inquiry on Electronic Waste and the Circular Economy
14 September 2020
We must slam the brakes on biodiversity loss, says Chair
Environmental Audit Committee Chair comments on Sir David Attenborough documentary on extinction and UN biodiversity targets
14 September 2020
Coming up in the Commons, 14–18 September 2020
Wondering what’s happening in the Chamber this week? We’ve put together a list of highlights to keep you on top of the legislation, debates and questions you need to know about.
14 September 2020
Lords questions government on free school meals, NHS and more
Members query government action in daily questions 14 – 17 September
11 September 2020
Pension freedoms and protecting savers: Committee holds first oral evidence session on pension scams
Consumer groups and pension industry experts questioned on pension scams
11 September 2020
Committee to hold Pre-Appointment Hearing for the role of HM Chief Inspector of Prisons
Committee to question Government's preferred candidate for the role of HM Chief Inspector of Prisons
11 September 2020
This week in the Commons: 7-11 September
Your guide to this week's events in the Chamber.
11 September 2020
Committee questions Scottish and Welsh Governments on Internal Market Bill and Brexit preparedness
Committee to hold a virtual evidence session, featuring representatives from the Scottish and Welsh Governments.
11 September 2020
Streaming giant Netflix to be questioned by MPs, alongside Sky and Channel 5
MPs to hear from senior executives on Netflix’s role as the leading subscription video on demand service in the UK in its inquiry into the future of public service broadcasting
11 September 2020
Scottish Secretary to discuss covid impact on Scotland and Whitehall-Holyrood relations
Committee to question Alister Jack on the state of intergovernmental relations and lessons learned during the coronavirus pandemic
11 September 2020
Financial regulators should urgently consider extending complaints scheme consultation
Chair writes to the FCA and Bank of England, urging them to consider extending the consultation period
11 September 2020
Evidence session on the draft Building Safety Bill with fire safety and construction industry representatives
Committee to take evidence as part of its pre-legislative scrutiny of the draft Building Safety Bill
11 September 2020