Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.
Lords questions government in oral questions on 22 April
Virtual session to focus on coronavirus impact
22 April 2020
MPs approve historic motion to allow remote participation in key Commons proceedings
Historic motion to allow remote participation in key Commons proceedings
21 April 2020
Committee confirms new working arrangements in response to COVID-19
European Statutory Instruments Committee confirms new working arrangements in response to COVID-19
21 April 2020
Chancellor responds to Treasury Committee on help for those not eligible for Government's support measures
Chancellor responds to correspondence from Chair
21 April 2020
Lords returns to quiz government on 21 April
Daily question session held virtually
20 April 2020
Committee to question Lord O'Donnell
Committee talks to Lord O'Donnell about the Fixed-term Parliaments Act and the Government's response to Covid-19
20 April 2020
Lord Speaker's statement on UK Parliament's response to the spread of COVID-19
A letter from the Lord Speaker, Lord Fowler, to members of the House of Lords regarding the House's return from recess
19 April 2020
Temporary changes to Lords business
Some proceedings held virtually
17 April 2020
House of Commons takes historic first step towards virtual proceedings
House of Commons Commission has agreed virtual plans
16 April 2020
Update from UK Parliament on coronavirus
UK Parliament has introduced measures to limit non-essential access to the parliamentary estate
15 April 2020
Speaker outlines virtual Chamber plans
MPs will be able to take part in PMQs, urgent questions and statements via video link.
14 April 2020
Speaker letter to chair of Procedure Committee on chamber practices
The Speaker looks forward to the Committee's comments on plans for MPs to participate remotely in questions and statements.
14 April 2020
Speaker statement on IPSA budget
The additional funds are there to use if needed and required - and will have to be accounted for in the usual way.
10 April 2020
Changes to House of Lords sittings following Easter recess
A move to virtual meetings in response to Covid-19
09 April 2020
MPs to question Secretary of State
MPs call in Secretary of State Matt Hancock on management of the coronavirus outbreak
09 April 2020