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

Northern Ireland governance debated in the Lords
Members discuss return of NI Assembly to Stormont and reaffirmation of the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement. Catch up
28 February 2024

Procedure and Privileges Committee publishes Third Report
Procedure and Privileges Committee publishes its latest report proposing changes to existing practice and to the guidance in the Companion.
27 February 2024

Effective implementation of CPTPP required says Lords Committee
International Agreements publishes its report on UK accession to Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
27 February 2024

Comment: Government consultation on 27 new designated swimming spots across England
Environmental Audit Committee Chair, Rt Hon Philip Dunne MP reacts to news that the Government is consulting on 27 new designated swimming spots across England
26 February 2024

Constitution Committee calls for evidence on the governance of the Union
The Constitution Committee would like your views on the governance of the Union, with a particular focus on co-operation, consultation and legislative consent.
26 February 2024

Coming up in the Commons 26 February – 1 March
Find out what's coming up in the House of Commons 26 February - 1 March
23 February 2024

What's on in the Lords 26 February - 1 March
Questions, bills and debates: discover what's coming up in the House of Lords.
23 February 2024

Poverty reduction policy on Lords agenda
Members discuss poverty reduction policymaking. Follow for more
23 February 2024

Mental health of pupils in spotlight in Lords debate
Members discuss student mental health and the assistance of their development. Catch up
23 February 2024

Built Environment Committee launches new inquiry into high streets
The Built Environment Committee has launched an inquiry into high streets in towns and small cities.
23 February 2024

Government encouraged to engage fully with EAC recommendations for boosting financial sector’s role in achieving net zero
The Government has confirmed that it will not introduce quarterly reporting on how it is meeting net zero targets when it rolls out new oil and gas licences in the North Sea
23 February 2024

Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill debated in the Lords
Members discuss draft law to end exports of certain animals for fattening and slaughter in Great Britain. Catch up
22 February 2024

Procedure Committee visits Canada as part of territorial constitution inquiry
The House of Commons Procedure Committee visited Canada as part of its ongoing inquiry into the procedure of the House of Commons and the territorial constitution.
22 February 2024

Lords debates Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill
Members discuss draft law to prevent public body boycotts of foreign states and territories. Catch up
21 February 2024

Ensure water companies clean up their act before bills rise, says Committee
Sir Robert Goodwill, has today written to Ofwat Chief Executive David Black to respond to the publication of its Forward Programme 2024-2025
21 February 2024