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Members of Parliament news from UK Parliament.
Timetable for election of Chair of Treasury Committee announced
The Speaker of the Commons has announced the timetable for the election of the Chair of Treasury Committee.
26 October 2022
Service for the commencement of Lying-in-State of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The King, Royal Family and members of the UK legislatures attend service led by the Archbishop of Canterbury
14 September 2022
MPs pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Tributes took place in the House of Commons chamber
09 September 2022
Privileges Committee progress inquiry as they call for documents from Mr Johnson and No 10
The Committee of Privileges Chair wrote to Mr Johnson and the Cabinet Secretary, Simon Case, requesting documents relating to the Committee’s inquiry
15 July 2022
Lords debates Palace of Westminster restoration project
Members consider renewed governance structure to preserve building for future generations.
08 July 2022
Privileges Committee call for evidence in inquiry into Boris Johnson
The Committee of Privileges issues a call for evidence relating to the matter referred to it by the House on 21 April 2022
30 June 2022
New Member of Parliament for Wakefield
Simon Lightwood of the Labour Party was elected the new Member of Parliament for Wakefield in the by-election held in that constituency on Thursday 23 June 2022
24 June 2022
New Member of Parliament for Tiverton and Honiton
Richard Foord of the Liberal Democrat Party was elected the new Member of Parliament for Tiverton and Honiton in the by-election held in that constituency on Thursday 23 June 2022
24 June 2022
Lords debates the location of both Houses of Parliament
Members discuss the case for both Houses of Parliament to continue to be co-located in the same city. Catch up
17 June 2022
Private Members’ Bills presented to Parliament as MPs attempt to make their mark on the law
The Presentation of Private Members’ Bills took place today in the House of Commons Chamber
15 June 2022
Sir Robert Goodwill elected Chair of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Five candidates were nominated for the role of Chair, triggering an election amongst MPs
25 May 2022
Standards Committee proposes new Code of Conduct for MPs
Standards Committee proposes new Code of Conduct for MPs with package of reforms to increase transparency and tighten lobbying rules
24 May 2022
Private Members' Bill ballot: 19 May 2022
The ballot for Commons Private Members' Bills for the 2022-2023 session took place on Thursday 19 May.
19 May 2022
Parliament's working year comes to a close: 2021-22 session ends
Parliament's 2021–22 session has been brought to a close with a 'prorogation' announcement on Thursday 28 April 2022
28 April 2022
House of Lords Podcast: Women in Parliament, equality online, famous faces and tackling fraud
In this month’s House of Lords podcast we talk to Labour’s Baroness Smith of Basildon and Conservative peer Baroness Morgan of Cotes.
24 March 2022