Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.
Half a million Scots could struggle to access their cash as banks speed up closures to dodge UK Government laws to protect services
Scottish Affairs Committee warns that access to cash in Scotland has been decimated in recent years
11 July 2022
Coming up in the Commons 11- 15 July
Find out what’s coming up in the House of Commons Chamber 11-15 July
08 July 2022
Lords debates Palace of Westminster restoration project
Members consider renewed governance structure to preserve building for future generations.
08 July 2022
What's on in the Lords 11-15 July
Find out what's happening in the House of Lords from 11-15 July
08 July 2022
The conduct of Lord Lea of Crondall
Report recommends Lord Lea's access privileges be permanently revoked.
08 July 2022
Procedure Committee to hear from Full Fact and the Institute for Government in inquiry on correcting the record
Committee to hear evidence from representatives from Full Fact and the Institute for Government (IfG) as part of their inquiry into correcting the record
08 July 2022
Public Parks viability and access examined by Levelling Up Committee
Public Parks viability and access examined by Levelling Up Committee
08 July 2022
Safety at major sporting events inquiry launched
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee examines safety of fans at major sporting events
08 July 2022
Encoding values: Putting tech at the heart of UK foreign policy
The Foreign Affairs Committee publishes its report on tech and the future of UK foreign policy
08 July 2022
“Host of indefensible system failings” damaging educational and employment outcomes for children in care
The Education Committee calls for schools and local authorities to face hit to Ofsted ratings if they fail to ensure that children in care receive full-time, high-quality education.
07 July 2022
House of Lords Podcast: private members' bills
Find out how members campaign for change via private members’ bills, plus the process they go through in the House of Lords
07 July 2022
Cabinet Office rejects recommendations to improve transparency of its FOI handling
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee publishes Government response
07 July 2022
Government response to Court Capacity report published
Justice Committee publishes the Government’s response to its report into Court Capacity
07 July 2022
Committee activity in House of Lords reviewed during 2021-22 Parliamentary Session
The House of Lords Liaison Committee today publishes its report on Committee activity in 2021–22.
07 July 2022
The hunting of dolphins and whales in the Faroe Islands to be debated by MPs
MPs to debate a petition relating to the hunting of dolphins and whales in the Faroe Islands
07 July 2022