Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.
Committee visits Manchester Piccadilly station
The Select Committee on the High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill visited Manchester Piccadilly station ahead of considering different proposals for the location of the new high-speed station proposed by the Bill.
14 June 2023
Treasury Committee approves Megan Greene’s appointment to Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee
Committee publishes its report on the appointment of Megan Greene
14 June 2023
MPs launch inquiry into Scotland’s scientific research capability
The Scottish Affairs Committee launches an inquiry considering Scotland’s impact on scientific research and its global reputation in the scientific community.
14 June 2023
Can Ofsted inspections be improved? Education Committee launches new inquiry
The Education Committee today launches a new inquiry that will examine the way Ofsted inspects schools
13 June 2023
Treasury Committee questions HMRC on summer closure of self-assessment helpline
The Chair of the Treasury Committee questions HMRC on its recent decision to close the main Self-Assessment helpline over the summer.
13 June 2023
More safeguards needed for interception of journalistic material – JCHR finds
The Government’s proposed Remedial Order would fail to provide adequate safeguards for journalistic material, a report has found.
12 June 2023
Members of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly visit Washington D.C.
A cross-party delegation of MPs from the United Kingdom Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly visited Washington D.C. last week as part of ongoing inquiries
12 June 2023
Home Secretary questioned on policing, asylum and immigration
Home Secretary questioned on policing, asylum and immigration
12 June 2023
MPs to debate VAT on audiobooks
MPs to debate VAT on audiobooks
12 June 2023
MPs to debate the Government’s policies on migration
MPs to debate the Government’s policies on migration
12 June 2023
MPs to hold a debate on appraisals for cancer medicines
MPs to hold a debate on appraisals for cancer medicines
12 June 2023
MPs to hold a debate on Pride Month
MPs to hold a debate on Pride Month
12 June 2023
No case for routinely offering asylum to claimants from ‘safe’ Albania – Home Affairs Committee
No case for routinely offering asylum to claimants from ‘safe’ Albania – Home Affairs Committee
11 June 2023
Widespread human rights failings must be addressed in Illegal Migration Bill, Human Rights Committee finds
Joint Committee finds that the legislation would deny access to the asylum system to the vast majority of refugees coming to the UK
10 June 2023
Coming up in the Commons 12-16 June
Find out what's coming up in the House of Commons 12-16 June
09 June 2023