Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.

Leasehold and commonhold reform debated by MPs
General debate took place in the Chamber on Tuesday 20 December
15 December 2016

Brexit: Crown Dependencies - EU Committee launches short inquiry
European Union Committee launches inquiry into Crown Dependencies
15 December 2016

Transitional period for financial services vital following Brexit
EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee publish report on Brexit: financial services
15 December 2016

Arts funding imbalance: more must be done report finds
Culture, Media and Sport Committee publishes Countries of Culture report
15 December 2016

Chief Executive NHS England questioned on Adult Social Care
Communities and Local Government Committee questions NHS England Chief Executive on adult social care
14 December 2016

Modernising the Great Western railway
Public Accounts Committee discusses the 18 month delays to the £5.58 billion modernisation project
14 December 2016

Minister questioned on response to courts and tribunals fees report
Justice Committee hears from Sir Oliver Heald QC MP, Minister of State for Courts and Justice
14 December 2016

Secretary of State for Exiting the EU questioned
Exiting the European Union Committee questions David Davis MP on negotiating objectives for EU withdrawal
14 December 2016

David Mundell questioned on UK Government's Brexit plans
Scottish Affairs Committee also examines how Scottish interests will inform Government's priorities for Brexit
14 December 2016

Primary Assessment impact on teaching, learning and pupil wellbeing examined
Education Committee hears from school teachers and NAHT General Secretary
14 December 2016

Academics questioned on EU budget post Brexit
EU Financial Affairs Sub-Committee takes evidence on Wednesday 14 December at 10.15 am
14 December 2016

Brexit: acquired rights report published
Report urges unilateral guarantee safeguarding EU citizenship rights of UK-based EU nationals
14 December 2016

£285 million airport fiasco has unquestionably failed British taxpayers
Public Accounts Committee publishes report on St Helena Airport project
14 December 2016

Evidence sought on delegated powers before introduction of 'Great Repeal Bill'
Constitution Committee publishes Call for Evidence on the delegation of powers
13 December 2016

Air quality examined with Ministers, Deputy Mayor and ClientEarth
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee looks at high court ruling and plans to tackle air pollution
13 December 2016