Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.
Suspension of all tours and other non-essential visits extended
All tours and other non-essential visits suspended until at least 1 September 2020.
26 May 2020
Speaker responds to MPs
'All MPs should be able to have their voices heard in representing their constituents.'
22 May 2020
Letter to the Speaker from Centenary Action Group
MPs say they fear a rapid return to physical proceedings could impact high risk colleagues.
22 May 2020
Lords considers Covid-19 impact on museums and galleries
Members quiz government on support for historic buildings
22 May 2020
Lords debates contribution made by businesses in addressing Covid-19
Role played by private sector under spotlight
22 May 2020
Petitions Committee Chair calls on the Government to end petition debates suspension
READ: Chair urges Leader of the House to allow petitions debates in Westminster
21 May 2020
Committee questions Michael Gove and David Frost
Committee questions Michael Gove and David Frost ahead of fourth negotiating round
21 May 2020
Impact of coronavirus on the environment to be explored by MPs
Impact of coronavirus on the environment to be explored by MPs
21 May 2020
Minister ignores political reality of post-Brexit fisheries deal
Concerns are raised in an exchange of letters between the Chair and Defra
21 May 2020
Twitter, Facebook and Google recalled to Parliament
Twitter, Facebook and Google recalled to Parliament after failing to provide clear answers on false information
21 May 2020
Lords questions to government on 21 May
Support for the unemployed and hospital patient safety on the agenda
20 May 2020
Petitions Committee heard evidence on online abuse from 'The Only Way is Essex' star
WATCH: Petitions Committee heard evidence as part of investigation into online abuse
20 May 2020
Petitions Committee questioned experts on maternal mental health, adoption and childcare
WATCH: Petitions Committee heard from experts about maternity pay, and access to childcare
20 May 2020
Prime Minister's Questions: 20 May 2020
MPs put questions to the Prime Minister in the House of Commons
20 May 2020
Decisions of the Petitions Committee Tuesday 19 May 2020
View the decisions of the Petitions Committee taken on 19 May 2020
20 May 2020