Parliament, government and politics
Parliament, government and politics news from UK Parliament.

MPs debate the Armed Forces Covenant Report 2016
On 2 February MPs took part in a general debate in the Commons Chamber
27 January 2017

MPs debate tackling alcohol harm
On 2 February MPs debated tackling alcohol harm in Westminster Hall
27 January 2017

This week in the Commons: 23-27 January 2017
A round up of this week’s business in the Chamber and Westminster Hall
27 January 2017

Brexit: devolution – EU Committee launches new inquiry
European Union Committee launches inquiry into implications of Brexit on devolution
27 January 2017

Lords debates Brexit and UK international relations
Priorities for new Secretary-General of UN in spotlight
27 January 2017

Lords debates Brexit and single market
Rights of EU citizens in UK in the spotlight
27 January 2017

Coming up in the Lords: 30 January - 3 February
See next week's committee highlights and chamber business
27 January 2017

Commons Private Members’ Bills: 27 January 2017
Debate began with the Homelessness Reduction Bill
27 January 2017

Government must take tougher stance on taxing the very wealthy
Public Accounts Committee publishes report on HMRC's tax collecting tax from high net worth individuals
27 January 2017

Government response to Brexit: parliamentary scrutiny report
The UK Government responds to Committee report
26 January 2017

Rt Hon Gordon Brown gives evidence on global education
International Development Committee takes evidence from former UK Prime Minister
26 January 2017

Urgent Question on the humanitarian situation in Yemen
Question asked by Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh MP in the House of Commons
26 January 2017

Minister for Justice responds to questions on civil justice cooperation
EU Justice Sub-Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 31 January at 10.45am
25 January 2017

What are the future priorities for nuclear research and technologies?
Lords Science and Technology Committee to investigate the priorities for nuclear research and technologies
25 January 2017

Fashion retailers questioned on human rights responsibilities abroad
Joint Committee on Human Rights hears from ASOS, Next and Marks and Spencer representatives
25 January 2017