December 2023
Read all the UK Parliament news for December 2023.
How to fix children’s social care and restore care leavers’ life chances – report
Overstretched children’s social care services, in the face of rising need, has led to an alarming number of children leaving the care system and becoming homeless, not in employment or not in education.
09 July 2025
Grey zone threats “bring war to the doorstep of each and every one of us”
A group of cross-party MPs have called for a “whole of society” approach to combatting grey zone threats and strengthening homeland resilience in a report published today.
09 July 2025
New Black Rod appointed in the House of Lords
Ed Davis begins chamber duties as the next Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod today, as his appointment is announced in the House of Lords chamber.
09 July 2025
MPs to hold a debate on SEND provision in the South East
On Tuesday 15 July in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on SEND provision in the South East
09 July 2025
MPs to hold a debate on children's health
On Thursday 10 July, MPs will hold a debate on children's health
09 July 2025
MPs to hold a debate on the attainment and engagement of boys in education
On Thursday 10 July, MPs will hold a debate on the attainment and engagement of boys in education
09 July 2025
MPs to hold a debate on London’s contribution to the national economy
On Thursday 10 July in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on London’s contribution to the national economy
09 July 2025
MPs to hold a debate on state support for victims of terrorism
On Thursday 10 July in Westminster Hall, MPs will hold a debate on state support for victims of terrorism
09 July 2025
MPs will debate a petition relating to prosecution of Northern Ireland veterans
On Monday 14 July, MPs will debate a petition relating to prosecution of Northern Ireland veterans.
09 July 2025
Independent Review of the Criminal Courts Part 1: Justice Committee Chair comment
Commenting on Sir Brian Leveson’s Review, Chair of the Justice Committee and Labour MP Andy Slaughter said:
09 July 2025
Border security bill continues Lords committee stage
Members discuss changes to draft immigration law on visa centres, biometric information and unaccompanied children. Catch up
09 July 2025
What's on in the Lords 7-10 July
Discover what's on in the House of Lords from 7-10 July
09 July 2025
Thames Water recalled to EFRA Committee following disclosures and new financial concerns
The EFRA Committee will question Thames Water’s Sir Adrian Montague, Chris Weston, and Ian Pearson on Tuesday 15 July.
09 July 2025
Teacher shortage: PAC report tells govt to look at pay and flexible working arrangements
Lack of clarity over delivery of 6,500 additional teachers pledge as report highlights impact of workforce shortfalls in disadvantaged areas
08 July 2025
Committee welcomes the Horizon IT Inquiry Report, urges Government to “close painful chapter of history” and speed up justice for victims of Post Office Horizon scandal
The Business and Trade Committee welcomes the first report of the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry published today. The recommendations of this report mirror much of what the Committee has called for – improvement of redress schemes, in particular the Horizon Shortfall Scheme, the need to speed up redress payments and the need for free, upfront legal advice to be available to all victims.
08 July 2025