Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.
General debate on the cost and effectiveness of short sentences
Westminster Hall to hold general debate on the cost and effectiveness of sentences under 12 months and consequences for the prison population
07 March 2019
Debate: leaving the EU
Petitions Committee schedules Westminster Hall debate on leaving the EU
07 March 2019
Government challenged on preparation for post-Brexit chemical regulation
EU Energy and Environment Committee write to Minister highlighting concerns with regulation of chemicals post-Brexit
07 March 2019
Committee finds significant uncertainty remains over post-Brexit food safety systems
EU Energy and Environment Committee questioned Public Health Minister
07 March 2019
Lords EU exit regulations: 6 March
Peers consider conservation of natural habitats and food hygiene
07 March 2019
Continued focus on knife crime with urgent question in the Commons
Shadow Home Secretary questions the Government
07 March 2019
Foreign Office makes statement as violence in Kashmir continues
Government update after further terrorist activity shakes region
07 March 2019
Treasury Committee demands Government's tariff plans for no-deal Brexit
Committee publishes letter from the Chair to Philip Hammond
06 March 2019
Crofting is the “lifeblood” of island communities, comments Committee chair
Report reveals the importance of crofting to Scottish islands
06 March 2019
MP's launch an inquiry looking into local government finance
Committee look to find out whether current funding for local government is able to meet demand for services now and in future
06 March 2019
European Union Committee draws special attention to UK/Ireland social security agreement
European Union Committee published its fifth report on Brexit-related international agreements
06 March 2019
Concern over spending on new apprenticeships
Chair comments on today's National Audit Office report
06 March 2019
Liam Fox questioned by Committee
International Trade Committee questions the Secretary of State on the next steps in the Brexit process
06 March 2019
Northern Irish politicians give evidence on the backstop
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee hears from NI politicians on the backstop and voice for Northern Ireland in EU negotiations
06 March 2019
Ministers questioned on promoting and marketing British food and drink
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee discuss food labelling, assurance schemes, export support and the Food is GREAT campaign
06 March 2019