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The Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee (WEC), Rt Hon Caroline Nokes, has written to the Minister for Women and Equalities Rt Hon Kemi Badenoch to set out the key themes and conclusions of its inquiry into the rights of older people.

Sovereignty, tackling terrorism and even Macbeth are on the agenda in the latest Lord Speaker’s Corner as David Anderson, Lord Anderson of Ipswich KC, speaks to Lord McFall of Alcluith

Members discuss return of NI Assembly to Stormont and reaffirmation of the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement. Catch up

Members discuss current state of UK parliamentary democracy in first Lords debate of 2024. Catch up

Members discuss rules regarding appointment of Northern Ireland ministers as draft legislation set to become law. Catch up

The Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee will conduct post-legislative scrutiny of the Lobbying Act 2014

Members discuss the impact on the democratic process from a reduction in standards in political life. Catch up

The State Opening of Parliament marks the formal start of the parliamentary year and the Queen's Speech sets out the government’s agenda for the 2022-23 session, outlining proposed policies and legislation. Find out more

Michael Gove answers questions on his remit as Levelling Up Secretary and Minister for Intergovernmental Relations

House of Lords completes its examination of bill at third reading. Catch up

Nominations open for the role open following Yvette Cooper MP's appointment to the Shadow Cabinet.

DCMS Committee examines the Secretary of State, Nadine Dorries

Secretary of State for Wales, Simon Hart MP answers questions on work of the UK Government in Wales

Members taking part included a former Home Secretary, a former Leader of the House of Commons and the chair of the Committee on Standards in Public Life. Catch up

System of local government audit covering £100 billion of public spending a year close to “breaking point” says PAC