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Featured item: Coming up in the Commons 23-27 June
Here is an overview of debates scheduled in the Commons Chamber over the coming week
20 June 2025
Featured item: What's on in the Lords 16-19 June
Discover what's on in the House of Lords from 16-19 June
19 June 2025
Featured item: Lord O’Neill of Gatley: Lord Speaker’s Corner
Lord O’Neill of Gatley, ex-Treasury Minister, former Chief Economist at Goldman Sachs and Crossbench member of the Lords discusses devolution, regulating AI and international trade
12 June 2025

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ParliamentNow presents information from the UK Parliament annunciator system, covering both the House of Commons and House of Lords. Similar to annunciator screens on the Parliamentary estate, it provides constantly updated information on what's happening in both chambers.

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Lords Committee criticises further delay to advertising restrictions for less healthy foods and says voluntary compliance agreement will be unenforceable
20 June 2025
Coming up in the Commons 23-27 June
Here is an overview of debates scheduled in the Commons Chamber over the coming week
20 June 2025
WEC to hear evidence on the drivers of cosmetic procedures
The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) will hear from academics and medical professionals during the second evidence session of its inquiry into the health impacts of breast implants and other cosmetic procedures.
20 June 2025
What's on in the Lords 23-26 June
Discover what's on in the House of Lords from 23-26 June
20 June 2025
Tighten Border Security Bill to punish the perpetrators not the victims – JCHR report warns
Following legislative scrutiny, the Joint Committee on Human Rights has called on the Government to make amendments to the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill.
20 June 2025
Lords continues scrutiny of Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Members consider changes on social media and school uniforms. Find out more
20 June 2025
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Erskine May
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