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House of Commons recalled on 6 January 2021 at 11.30am
The Speaker of the House of Commons granted a request from the Government to recall the House at 11.30am on 6 January 2021 for the Prime Minister to make a statement providing a Covid-19 update, and for MPs to consider related public health regulations.
04 January 2021
House of Commons recalled on 30 December
The House of Commons is now in recess until 11 January 2021.
Throughout 2020 the House Service worked hard to ensure that Parliamentary scrutiny could continue, despite the challenges of the pandemic.
24 December 2020
Read UK Parliament's new children's book celebrating Disability History Month
Read UK Parliament's new children's book celebrating Disability History Month.
18 November 2020
MPs mark Armistice Day in mini-service
Sir Lindsay Hoyle led what is believed to be the first ever mini-service for Armistice Day in the chamber of the House of Commons on Wednesday 11 November.
11 November 2020
Winner of Speaker's 'My Democracy Design' competition announced
The House of Commons has announced the winner of Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle's ‘My Democracy Design’ competition – an exciting art competition to celebrate the Palace of Westminster’s 150th birthday.
06 November 2020