Parliament, government and politics

Lords considers British Nationality (Regularisation of Past Practice) Bill

Members consider draft law to change rules regarding settled status of EU and Swiss nationals in the UK. Catch up

22 June 2023

UK Government only committed to “bare minimum” of required defence spending, Committee says

The Defence Committee publishes a letter to the Secretary of State for Defence alongside the Government’s response to its report: “Special Relationships? US, UK and NATO?”

22 June 2023

Transport Committee calls for sustained financial support for bus services in England

Committee publishes DfT’s response to its own report that scrutinised the National Bus Strategy

22 June 2023

DfT promises to sort muddle of maritime policies in response to major Transport Committee report

Among the headline recommendations of the Committee’s report into the ‘Maritime 2050’ strategy, it called on the DfT to review and streamline the “muddle” of 184 recommendations it set itself four years ago.

20 June 2023

Independent Expert Panel upholds appeal by John Nicolson MP against bullying and harassment complaint

The Independent Expert Panel (IEP) has published a report  setting out why it has upheld an appeal by John Nicolson MP against a complaint of bullying and harassment against him

20 June 2023

MPs examine Sudan conflict and FAC survey results

Foreign Affairs Committee hold its second spotlight session on the situation in Sudan

20 June 2023

Lack of transparency on non-executive directors in Government, say MPs

In a new report, the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee highlights a lack of transparency on the appointment and activities of non-executive directors in Government.

19 June 2023