House of Commons
House of Commons news from UK Parliament.

New Member of Parliament for Peterborough
Labour's Lisa Forbes has been elected as the new MP for Peterborough following yesterday's by-election
07 June 2019

This week in the Commons: 7 June 2019
MPs debated animals in circuses, Grenfell, invisible disabilities and more
07 June 2019

Debate: drugs for cystic fibrosis
Petitions Committee schedules Westminster Hall debate on drugs for cystic fibrosis
06 June 2019

Nicky Morgan comments on the Woodford Fund
Nicky Morgan, Chair of the Treasury Committee, comments on Woodford Fund news
06 June 2019

Committee launch inquiry into decarbonisation of the UK economy
Treasury Committee launch new inquiry into the decarbonisation of the UK economy and green finance
05 June 2019

Urgent question on IFS report noting benefits of Sure Start
Sure Start has "major health benefits for children"
05 June 2019

Government asked to make statement on Interim NHS People Plan
The NHS has announced a new workforce plan
05 June 2019

Prime Minister's Questions: 5 June 2019
David Lidington faced Rebecca Long-Bailey at today's PMQs
05 June 2019

Gove questioned on Scottish agriculture after Brexit
Committee question Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on what the return of powers to the UK means for Scottish agriculture
04 June 2019

Committee hears evidence on continuing “profound injustice” in benefit system for children of unmarried parents
Work and Pensions Committee hears parents' testimony on bereavement support for children
04 June 2019

Equality and Human Rights Commission questioned on their role
Women and Equalities Committee examines regulator's enforcement powers, the role of other bodies, the cost of legal aid and courts
04 June 2019

Committee examines financial impact of Waste Strategy
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee takes evidence from witnesses including waste management experts and local government representatives
04 June 2019

MSPs to examine routes into problem drug use
Committee explore the causes of problematic drug misuse in Scotland
04 June 2019

"Consensus can be found", statement on Northern Ireland talks
Ministerial statment on the political process in Northern Ireland
04 June 2019

Government makes statement responding to Augar Review
The Education Secretary made a statement in the Commons following review recommendations.
04 June 2019