Speaker of the House of Commons

The House of Commons is now in recess until 11 January 2021. Throughout 2020 the House Service worked hard to ensure that Parliamentary scrutiny could continue, despite the challenges of the pandemic.

Read UK Parliament's new children's book celebrating Disability History Month.

The incredible journey taken by the Mayflower from the UK to the USA has been marked by a special virtual meeting between the Commons Speaker and Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in the US House of Representatives.

Sir Lindsay Hoyle led what is believed to be the first ever mini-service for Armistice Day in the chamber of the House of Commons on Wednesday 11 November.

The House of Commons has announced the winner of Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle's ‘My Democracy Design’ competition – an exciting art competition to celebrate the Palace of Westminster’s 150th birthday.

The Houses of Parliament was among tens of national landmarks to light up in blue to celebrate the 72nd birthday of the NHS this Saturday

Speaker, Lindsay Hoyle, pass-reader, MPs, Commons

The move means those participating in hybrid proceedings can now also vote by proxy.

Plans to reopen shops on 15 June had made some parliamentary staff question whether they were also expected back.

Parliament will hold a minute's silence on Tuesday 9 June at 11am

Select Committees have been holding public meetings via Zoom since a decision of the House on 24 March – the day after the UK went into lockdown.

The move came after MPs voted on Thursday to allow the return of hybrid proceedings for some Members.

There will still be a need for call lists for MPs takng part in urgent questions, statements and questions to Ministers.

The Speaker writes to MPs to explain why he has accepted the recall request.

'All MPs should be able to have their voices heard in representing their constituents.'