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UK Parliament open to visitors this summer
Read about visiting the Palace of Westminster this summer 2018.
25 July 2018
30,000 visitors see new UK Parliament exhibition
30,000 visitors see new Voice and Vote exhibition in Westminster Hall.
24 July 2018
Details of new Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme published
Delivery Report for new Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme published.
17 July 2018
Outstanding teachers from across the country become UK Parliament Teacher Ambassadors
70 teachers from across the UK attended Teachers' Institute to train as UK Parliament Teacher Ambassadors.
6 July 2018
Over 200 years of records of Parliamentary debates brought to life by new website
The UK Parliament is today launching a unique website encompassing the archive of Hansard – the Official Report of parliamentary debates – stretching back to 1803.
6 July 2018
UK Parliament to be illuminated in blue as it celebrates NHS 70th Birthday
UK Parliament illuminated in blue as it releases films showing the difference the NHS has made to women's lives
5 July 2018
Elizabeth Tower original colour scheme to be restored
Read more about repair works to Big Ben's clock dials and the restoration of the original designs
3 July 2018
Nation celebrates 90 years of equal voting rights
On this day 90 years ago, the Representation of the People (Equal Franchise) Act was passed, granting voting rights to both men and women on equal terms.
2 July 2018
Youth Select Committee 2018 to question experts on access to work experience
Read more about the Youth Select Committee enquiry into work experience, and find out how you can get involved
2 July 2018
The hidden “Her-Story” of Parliament told in landmark exhibition
To celebrate 100 years of the first women getting the vote, the UK Parliament has today launched its ground-breaking exhibition “Voice and Vote: Women's Place in Parliament.”
27 June 2018
Rare anti-suffrage doll and postcards to be displayed in ground-breaking Voice and Vote exhibition
The Voice and Vote exhibition runs from 27th June to 6th October.
25 June 2018
UK Parliament launches EqualiTeas
Thousands of groups come together to celebrate and debate what equality means to them.
19 June 2018
Suffragist flag raised above UK Parliament to mark Millicent Fawcett's birthday
Suffragist flag raised above UK Parliament to mark Millicent Fawcett's birthday
11 June 2018
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- UK Parliament to join the The Old Vic's Guardians Network
- Commons celebrates 30 years of televised proceedings
- Pathway to Success participants visit Parliament
- House of Commons adopts new accessible visual identity
- Innovative qualification in parliamentary procedure secures validation from City University
- Youth Select Committee 2019 to question the experts on knife crime
- Speaker's Chaplain to become a Bishop
- House of Commons launches programme to find next generation of BAME leaders
- Big Ben's Great Clock celebrates its 160th Birthday
- UK Parliament to host Recruitment Fair in historic Westminster Hall
- Access to UK Parliament today
- New appointment of Clerk Assistant of the Commons
- Youth Select Committee 2019 begin investigation into UK's rising knife crime
- UK Parliament to take part in Earth Hour 2019
- Newly restored North Dial of the Elizabeth Tower revealed
- Strike action impacting on access to Parliament suspended
- Memorial unveiled in tribute to PC Keith Palmer GM
- Youth Select Committee: Government responds to Inquiry into 'patchy' work experience
- Dr John Benger appointed as Clerk of the House of Commons
- Pilot proxy voting scheme to be debated
- Statement on the impartial relationship between clerks and Members of Parliament
- Big Ben: Countdown to New Year
- Updated rules of behaviour and courtesies guide available
- Parliamentary Christmas Tree lights up for festive season
- Parliamentary shop launches Christmas range
- UK MP Madeleine Moon elected President of NATO Parliamentary Assembly
- Sir David Natzler to retire as Clerk of the House of Commons
- Youth Select Committee launches report calling on Government to take action on ‘unequal' work experience opportunities
- UK Parliament Week 2018 begins with more than 7000 events taking place
- Big Ben to ring for Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Centenary
- New independent inquiries for MP's staff and House of Lords
- House of Commons to hold first ever meeting of women MPs from every parliament in the world
- UK Youth Parliament annual session to launch Parliament Week 2018
- UK Parliament wins new teaching award
- Statement on Dame Laura Cox's report into the Bullying and Harassment of House of Commons staff
- UK Parliament to dramatically reduce plastic use through new compostable products
- UK Parliament and German Bundestag Choirs to hold concert commemorating WW1 Armistice
- Tracey Jessup announced as Chief Information Officer and Managing Director Parliamentary Digital Service
- Security incident in Westminster
- UK Parliament open to visitors this summer
- 30,000 visitors see new UK Parliament exhibition
- Details of new Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme published
- Over 200 years of records of Parliamentary debates brought to life by new website
- Outstanding teachers from across the country become UK Parliament Teacher Ambassadors
- UK Parliament to be illuminated in blue as it celebrates NHS 70th Birthday
- Elizabeth Tower original colour scheme to be restored
- Youth Select Committee 2018 to question experts on access to work experience
- Nation celebrates 90 years of equal voting rights
- The hidden “Her-Story” of Parliament told in landmark exhibition
- Rare anti-suffrage doll and postcards to be displayed in ground-breaking Voice and Vote exhibition
- UK Parliament launches EqualiTeas
- Suffragist flag raised above UK Parliament to mark Millicent Fawcett's birthday
- Antiques Roadshow comes to the UK Parliament
- Rare sketch showing women's exclusion from political debate 200 years ago to be displayed in Parliament
- Big Ben clock mechanics have shown their support for EqualiTeas
- Big Ben conservation milestone celebrated with ‘topping out' ceremony
- On this day in May 1929 women vote in general election on same terms as men
- Have your say on a draft Behaviour Code for the UK Parliament
- Privacy Notice for Media Professionals
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- Parliament's podcast series wins Bronze in the 2018 British Podcast Awards
- Countdown to UK Parliament's EqualiTeas Launch
- Youth Select Committee 2018 calls for evidence on barriers to work experience
- Parliament's ambitious plastic plans unveiled
- Your views welcome – a Behaviour Code for Parliament
- Clerk's note on former employee settlement agreements
- House of Commons extends public access to its events venues
- Parliament Explained podcast shortlisted in British Podcast Awards
- Commons advances accessibility with Action on Hearing Loss accreditation
- House of Commons proudly joins Stonewall's ‘Trans Allies' Programme
- Unique view of Big Ben dial with no clock hands
- Government responds to Youth Select Committee report on body image issues
- UK Parliament turns off the lights for Earth Hour 2018
- UK Parliament's visual identity ready for digital future
- UK Parliament presents awards to celebrate people who make a difference
- Letter from Clerk of the House of Commons to staff of the House concerning bullying and harassment, including sexual harassment
- Elizabeth Tower reveals eastern dial as conservation works continue
- Despite essential conservation works, Elizabeth Tower shines on
- Theresa May celebrates anniversary of the vote at UK Parliament
- UK Parliament announces free, public exhibition to celebrate women's suffrage
- House of Commons continues to rise in Stonewall Workplace Equality Index
- Houses of Parliament launches new online shop
- UK Parliament and Royal Holloway celebrate 100 years of votes for women with free online course
- Parliamentary shadowing scheme launches
- Big Ben to bong in the festive season
- Big Ben to ring out for Remembrance Sunday
- Big Ben's secrets revealed in new Channel 4 documentary
- UK Youth Parliament session in House of Commons
- Statement on BBC reports of alleged sexual assault
- Speaker's statement on welfare of staff in Parliament
- Welfare of those in Parliament
- Elizabeth Tower updates
- Security in Parliament
- Update on Big Ben's bongs
- Why Big Ben's bongs must be paused
- 60 UK Businesses join Mr Speaker to address BAME inequality
- Update following cyber security incident
- UK Parliament lights up ahead of Pride in London Parade
- Youth Select Committee to question the experts on ‘Body Image'
- Commons Speaker marks anniversary of Jo Cox's passing
- Media enquiries following dissolution
- Speaker's statement on parliamentary security on Wednesday 29 March
- Statement from both Houses of Parliament on Friday 24 March
- Statement from both Houses of Parliament on Thursday 23 March
- Parliament launches 'Parliament Explained' Podcast
- Parliament Turns Off The Lights For Earth Hour
- Apprentices reflect on their experiences during National Apprenticeship Week 2017
- Parliament welcomes Phoebe Hanson and family to see Big Ben up close
- Correction letter on House of Commons catering
- Cyber Security Month begins across Parliament
- A series of profiles of women who work at Parliament published online
- Deputy Speaker's statement on mistreatment of women MPs
- House of Commons achieves outstanding rise in Stonewall's Equality Index
- House of Commons catering correction
- House of Commons Library to take part in 'Need to Know'
- New Year's Eve and the Elizabeth Tower restoration works
- Parliament to collaborate with ITN Productions and Channel 4 on Big Ben documentary
- Houses of Parliament to illuminate to mark the Red Wednesday campaign
- UK Parliament opens its doors to major academic fellowship schemes
- Youth Select Committee calls on Government to tackle racism and religious discrimination
- Youth Select Committee calls on Government to tackle racism and religious discrimination
- Brexit: Ask the experts event
- Parliamentary staff support Tomorrow's Engineers Week
- Parliament publishes commemorative publication exploring its role during the First World War
- House of Commons chefs win gold and bronze medals in World Culinary Olympics
- New Welsh language section launched on UK Parliament's website
- Parliament has launched its first social learning course
- Commons awarded 'silver' status for outstanding disability performance
- Race and faith organisations discuss racism and religious discrimination
- Racism and religious discrimination examined by Youth Select Committee
- Teachers from across the UK attend Parliament's “Teachers' Institute”
- UK Parliament flies rainbow flag and marches at Pride Parade
- Houses of Parliament to illuminate to mark Official 90th birthday of Her Majesty the Queen
- Parliament fly LGBT rainbow flag for the first time
- Youth Select Committee tackles racism and religious discrimination
- Houses of Parliament illuminated to mark Queen Elizabeth II's birthday
- Parliament relaunches "MP for a Week” for tablets and mobiles
- Parliament reaches out to voluntary organisations with conference series
- Parliament's pop up dining event sells out in days
- Hansard launches new and improved website
- Parliament's Education Centre awarded ‘Excellent' environmental sustainability rating
- Join Parliament and switch off for #EarthHourUK
- Parliament reaches Cystic Fibrosis community digitally
- Parliament's online video service
- House of Commons extends electronic recording of votes to all divisions
- Government responds to Youth Select Committee report on racism and religious discrimination
- Magna Carta resource wins education award
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