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The UK public elects 650 Members of Parliament (MPs) to represent their interests and concerns in the House of Commons. MPs consider and propose new laws, and can scrutinise government policies by asking ministers questions about current issues either in the Commons Chamber or in Committees.

All the latest news from the House of Commons.

Coming up in the Commons 7-11 October
Find out what's coming up in the House of Commons 7-11 October
04 October 2024
Book a tour of the Palace of Westminster this autumn
Visit the Palace of Westminster
27 September 2024
Inter-Parliamentary relations, peace and education - a focus for a historic visit from House of Commons Speaker to Qatar
The Speaker of the House of Commons visited Qatar from the 16 to 18 September to strengthen ties between the two Parliaments.
19 September 2024
Speaker news: Lookback at the week commencing 9 September 2024
Look back at some of the highlights of the most recent sitting week from the Speaker.
18 September 2024
House of Commons rises for conference recess
The House of Commons rose for conference recess on Thursday 12 September and will next sit on Monday 7 October
12 September 2024
G7 Speakers unite in support of Ukraine
The Speaker of the House of Commons received ‘the highest honour’ that the Ukrainian Parliament could give him for his ‘outstanding’ support for the people and Parliament of Ukraine.
12 September 2024
Patricia Ferguson elected as Chair of the Scottish Affairs Committee
Patricia Ferguson MP elected as Chair of the Scottish Affairs Committee
12 September 2024
Commons Modernisation Committee publishes key strategic aims for reform
Commons Modernisation Committee publishes a memorandum from the Leader of the House
12 September 2024
Emily Thornberry elected as Chair of Foreign Affairs Committee 
Emily Thornberry elected as Chair of Foreign Affairs Committee.
11 September 2024
Chi Onwurah elected as Chair of Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Chi Onwurah elected as Chair of Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
11 September 2024
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What's on in the House of Commons and House of Lords.

Tuesday 8 October 2024

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Contact the House of Commons Enquiry Service

The House of Commons Enquiry Service provides information on the work, history and membership of the House of Commons.

  • Telephone: 0800 112 4272 (Freephone) or 020 7219 4272
  • Email: hcenquiries@parliament.uk
  • Text relay:  Dial 18001 followed by our full number

Our telephone enquiry service is open between 10am-12 midday and 2pm-4pm (Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays).

Publications

The House of Commons Enquiry Service produces a series of free publications which you can read online, or contact us to request copies.

House of Commons on Twitter

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EDM database

Early Day Motions (EDMs) are formal motions submitted for debate in the House of Commons. The EDM database contains up-to-date information on the latest EDMs and signatures added to existing EDMs.

EDM database

Members' financial interests

MPs must register any financial or non-financial interests that might reasonably be thought to influence their actions.

Members' financial interests