Parliament, government and politics

On Monday 13 January, MPs will debate a petition relating to children and social media.

Today the Foreign Affairs Committee announces a new inquiry into the extent and effectiveness of the UK’s soft power.

Members discuss 'Martyn's Law' to reduce risk and increase preparedness in public venues. Catch up

The Treasury Committee is asking for evidence on whether the Lifetime Individual Savings Account (LISA) is still an appropriate financial product nine years after it was created

Lords debates draft law on secondary Class 1 contributions. Catch up

The BTC will hold the second evidence session in its inquiry Making Work Pay: The Employment Rights Bill, questioning McDonalds, Tesco and the British Retail Consortium as well as Chinese global online retailers Shein and Temu on labour rights in their national operations and international supply chains. 

On Monday 6 January, MPs will debate a petition relating to a general election.

The Scottish Affairs Committee will question the new Director of BBC Scotland, Hayley Valentine, and other senior executives in a one-off session on BBC Scotland’s work. 

Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: call for evidence

Find out what's coming up in the Commons 6-10 January

The Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (PACAC) will hold the first public evidence session of their inquiry into the 2024 general election. 

In response to the announcement of a new independent commission on social care, the Chair of the Health and Social Care Committee, Layla Moran MP, said:

Members of the Committee will seek an update of the situation facing claimants, and on DWP policies and processes under the new Government before it reports its findings

On Thursday 9 January in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on the impact of conflict on women and girls:

On Tuesday 7 January in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on pay gaps in the workplace.