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Speaker hopes craftwork display inspires MPs to protect the environment
An exhibition that encourages contributors to express their fears for the environment through textiles has gone on show in the House of Commons.
21 February 2023
Speaker opens polar exhibition in Parliament
The Speaker of the House of Commons has opened a new exhibition of photos in Parliament featuring the first voyage to Antarctica of the polar research vessel, RRS Sir David Attenborough.
21 February 2023
Commons Speaker and Denmark ambassador celebrate 300+ years of history
A 335-year-old Act of Parliament was the focus of the debut meeting between the Speaker of the House of Commons and Denmark’s ambassador to the UK.
25 January 2023
The King visits Parliament to unveil tributes to Queen Elizabeth II
His Majesty King Charles III visited Parliament on 14 December for a visit of thanksgiving and remembrance
14 December 2022
Parliament, gas and fish on menu during Speaker meeting with Norway’s ambassador
The Speaker of the House of Commons joked that he would "fit right in" to Norway’s parliamentary system – because of its focus on geography over political affiliation.
08 December 2022
UK-Georgia friendship marked with Christmas Tree in Parliament
Christmas has arrived at a central meeting point in Parliament - following the gift of a tree by the ambassador for Georgia to the Speaker of the House of Commons.
05 December 2022
Speaker praises Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup winners at debut Disability History Month event
The Speaker of the House of Commons used his first ever celebration of Disability History Month to hail the success of the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup squad. 
22 November 2022
President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses MPs and members of the House of Lords
President of South Africa visits UK Parliament
The President of South Africa His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa visited Parliament on Tuesday 22 November. Find out more, read speeches and see photos
22 November 2022
UK Speaker and German ambassador pledge closer parliamentary ties
The threat to energy supplies across Europe caused by Russia’s bombing of power stations in Ukraine, was a key part of discussions between the Speaker of the House of Commons and Germany’s ambassador to the UK.
02 November 2022
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Report for Mr Speaker: Investigation into events outside the "NO" Lobby on 19 October
Read the Report for Mr Speaker: Investigation into events outside the "NO" Lobby on 19 October.
01 November 2022
King Charles III speaks in Westminster Hall
Parliament presents Addresses to His Majesty King Charles III
Both Houses of Parliament presented addresses to His Majesty King Charles III on Monday 12 September, following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
12 September 2022
Commons Speaker wishes Brazil "Happy 200th Birthday"
The Speaker of the House of Commons wished Brazil a "Happy Birthday" when the country’s ambassador to the UK visited him – exactly 200 years since it became independent.
07 September 2022
UK Speaker and US Ambassador make security pledge during Commons meeting
The Speaker of the House of Commons and the US Ambassador agreed to work together on security issues during their latest meeting in Parliament.
20 July 2022
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