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🔴 PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions - 2 April 2025
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- 🔴 PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions - 2 April 2025
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) - https://youtube.com/live/rHtholONviA
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
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- Heathrow Airport power outage – Transport Committee
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- 1 year ago
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- Could Heathrow power cut have been dealt with differently?
The near-24 hour shut down of Heathrow Airport on 21 March forced around 1,400 flights to be cancelled or diverted and over 200,000 passengers to be displaced. The Transport Committee will now examine whether it could have all been dealt with differently, and what lessons can be learnt.
MPs will question CEO Thomas Woldbye on the operational factors and decisions that led to Europe’s biggest airport closing for as long as it did, and how the vital piece of infrastructure appeared to have a single point of failure.
There will be questions on whether alternative power sources could have been used earlier, after the National Grid suggested two other substations could have powered the entire airport. Instead, a number of diesel back-up generators fuelled only safety-critical functions. The National Grid will be represented at the session by Alice Delahunty, President of its UK elect...
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- Disinformation Diplomacy - Foreign Affairs Committee
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- 1 year ago
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- The Foreign Affairs Committee will hold an evidence session hearing from the Fifth President of Georgia, Salome Zourabichvili, at 14.00, on Tuesday 1 April.
This session will help to inform the Committee’s inquiry into disinformation, and the threat that disinformation poses to democracies worldwide. Ms Zourabichvili will appear virtually.
This session will focus on disinformation in the context of Russian interference and the disputed October 2024 Georgian election.
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- E-petition debate relating to rules for political donations - Monday 31 March 2025.
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- 1 year ago
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- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate relating to rules for political donations.
Irene Campbell MP has been asked by the Committee to open the debate. The Government will send a Minister to respond.
Read the petition:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/707189
Find petitions you agree with, and sign them: https://petition.parliament.uk/
What are petition debates?
Petition debates are ‘general’ debates which allow MPs from all parties to discuss the important issues raised by one or more petitions, and put their concerns to Government Ministers.
Petition debates don’t end with a vote to implement the request of a petition. This means that MPs will not vote on the issues raised in the petition at the end of the debate.
The Petitions Committee can only schedule debates on petitions to parliament started on petition.parliament.uk
Find out more about how petiti...
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- What do the Deputy Speakers do?
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- 1 year ago
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- The House of Commons has three Deputy Speakers, who fill in for the Speaker in the Chamber and have a range of parliamentary duties. For the first time in history all of the Deputy Speakers are women. We accompanied them and their private secretary, Abi, to see what a day for them looks like.
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- A Day in the Life of our Deputy Speakers
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- 1 year ago
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- The House of Commons has three Deputy Speakers, who fill in for the Speaker in the Chamber and have a range of parliamentary duties. For the first time in history all of the Deputy Speakers are women. We accompanied them and their private secretary, Abi, to see what a day for them looks like.
#womenshistorymonth
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- 🔴 PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions - 26 March 2025
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
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- Spring Statement - 26 March 2025
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- 1 year ago
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- Rachel Reeves MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer, delivers the Spring Statement in the House of Commons.
Watch PMQs and the Spring Statement with British Sign Language (BSL) - https://youtube.com/live/IUIq5bbbp8M
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- 🔴 Prime Minister's Questions and Spring Statement with British Sign Language (BSL) - 26 March 2025
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- 1 year ago
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- Following PMQs, Rachel Reeves MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer, delivers the Spring Statement in the House of Commons.
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- The Speaker marks Women's History Month in Speaker's House.
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- 1 year ago
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- Earlier this month, the Speaker welcomed Members, House staff and special guests to Speaker’s House to mark Women’s History Month. They heard from Kirith Entwistle MP and Katie Lam MP as they honoured the history makers and trailblazers that were local to them.
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- Take a midweek tour of Parliament
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- 1 year ago
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- In 2024, the Palace of Westminster welcomed 560,317 visitors, and rose 112 places in the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions rankings. 🎉
"We are thrilled to have welcomed a record number of visitors to Parliament in 2024. This achievement is a testament to the dedication of our Visitor Experience team, who work tirelessly to deliver a world-class experience for every visitor," said Abbie Fox-Smith, Director of Visitor Experience.
Nick, a member of our Visitor Experience team, shows you what to expect on a midweek tour of Parliament ⬇️
Book your tickets to visit the Palace of Westminster: https://tickets.parliament.uk/timeslot/uk-parliament-english-guided-tour
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- Defence in the Grey Zone - Defence Committee
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- 1 year ago
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- The Defence Committee will question Luke Pollard MP, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Armed Forces at the Ministry of Defence (MOD) on grey zone threats, at 10.30am on Tuesday 25 March.
Mr Pollard will appear alongside additional witnesses from the MOD.
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- E-petition debate relating to the UK joining the European Union - Monday 24 March
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate relating to the UK joining the European Union.
Paul Davies MP has been asked by the Committee to open the debate. The Government will send a Minister to respond.
Read the petition:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700005
Find petitions you agree with, and sign them: https://petition.parliament.uk/
What are petition debates?
Petition debates are ‘general’ debates which allow MPs from all parties to discuss the important issues raised by one or more petitions, and put their concerns to Government Ministers.
Petition debates don’t end with a vote to implement the request of a petition. This means that MPs will not vote on the issues raised in the petition at the end of the debate.
The Petitions Committee can only schedule debates on petitions to parliament started on petition.parliament.uk
Find out more about how petit...
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- The Environmental Protection Policies of Defra – Environmental Audit Committee
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- At a time of heightened speculation regarding the Government’s commitment to nature and the environment, the Environment Secretary, Steve Reed is facing the Environmental Audit Committee.
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- Earth Hour 2025 🌍
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Tonight, Parliament will join landmarks across the world taking part in #EarthHour 2025.
All non-essential lights will be switched off from 8:30pm to 9:30pm to raise awareness of environmental issues.
This is supported by the Speaker of the House of Commons and Lord Speaker as a demonstration of Parliament’s longstanding commitment to improving sustainability across the estate and beyond.
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- Back-billing by energy companies – Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee is investigating the practice of back-billing by energy companies with Martin Lewis and Ofgem before hearing from the Energy Consumers Minister Miatta Fahnbulleh.
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- 🔴 PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions - 19 March 2025
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) - https://youtube.com/live/glJrUv00d4Y
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
Want to find out more about what's happening in the House of Commons this week? Follow the House of Commons on:
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- 🔴 LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) - 19 March 2025
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
Want to find out more about what's happening in the House of Commons this week? Follow the House of Commons on:
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- Women in the Armed Forces: Follow-up - Defence Committee
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- 1 year ago
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- This evidence session includes content that some viewers may find distressing.
The Defence Committee is assessing progress on its predecessor Committee’s work on women in the Armed Forces, hearing from witnesses across the Ministry of Defence (MOD) including the chiefs of the Army, Navy and Air Force.
In July 2021 the Committee published a report “Protecting Those Who Protect Us: Women in the Armed Forces from Recruitment to Civilian Life”, led by Sarah Atherton. The report found that the Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces were failing to protect female personnel and support Servicewomen to achieve their full potential.
Read the 2021 report here: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/24/defence-committee/news/156892/report-protecting-those-who-protect-us-women-in-the-armed-forces-from-recruitment-to-civilian-life/#:~:text=The%20Defence%20Sub%2DCommittee%20on,from%20Recruitment%20to%20Civilian%20Life%22.&text=The%20in...
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- E-petition debate relating to women affected by state pension changes - Monday 17 March
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate relating to compensation for women affected by state pension changes.
Dr Roz Savage MP has been asked by the Committee to open the debate. The Government will send a Minister to respond.
Read the petition:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700765
Find petitions you agree with, and sign them: https://petition.parliament.uk/
What are petition debates?
Petition debates are ‘general’ debates which allow MPs from all parties to discuss the important issues raised by one or more petitions, and put their concerns to Government Ministers.
Petition debates don’t end with a vote to implement the request of a petition. This means that MPs will not vote on the issues raised in the petition at the end of the debate.
The Petitions Committee can only schedule debates on petitions to parliament started on petition.parliament.uk
Find...
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- Happy St Patrick’s Day ☘️
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- 1 year ago
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- You can spot shamrocks in the windows of Westminster Hall and the tiles of the Central Lobby. The Palace of Westminster is home to symbols of all four parts of the United Kingdom, including the leek, thistle, rose and shamrock.
Come and spot them for yourself by visiting Parliament on a tour. https://www.parliament.uk/visiting/visiting-and-tours/
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- 🔴 LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) - 12 March 2025
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
Want to find out more about what's happening in the House of Commons this week? Follow the House of Commons on:
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- 🔴 PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions - 12 March 2025
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) - https://youtube.com/live/rMZH6rcaE8U
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
Want to find out more about what's happening in the House of Commons this week? Follow the House of Commons on:
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- E-petition debate relating to suspending legal and illegal migration - Monday 10 March
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate relating to suspending legal and illegal migration.
Dave Robertson MP has been asked by the Committee to open the debate. The Government will send a Minister to respond.
Read the petition:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700824
Find petitions you agree with, and sign them: https://petition.parliament.uk/
What are petition debates?
Petition debates are ‘general’ debates which allow MPs from all parties to discuss the important issues raised by one or more petitions, and put their concerns to Government Ministers.
Petition debates don’t end with a vote to implement the request of a petition. This means that MPs will not vote on the issues raised in the petition at the end of the debate.
The Petitions Committee can only schedule debates on petitions to parliament started on petition.parliament.uk
Find out more about h...
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- Happy International Women's Day!
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Today we're celebrating the 263 women MPs currently serving in the House of Commons, many of whom are captured here. They make up 40% of the total number of MPs today, the highest number in the UK's history.
Check out our International Women's Day photos and more on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/uk_parliament/albums/
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- 🔴 LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) - 5 March 2025
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
Want to find out more about what's happening in the House of Commons this week? Follow the House of Commons on:
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- 🔴 PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions - 5 March 2025
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) - https://youtube.com/live/EdzUODQFHoM
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
Want to find out more about what's happening in the House of Commons this week? Follow the House of Commons on:
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- E-petition debate relating to VAT and business rates relief for independent schools - Monday 3 March
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate relating to VAT and business rates relief for independent schools.
John Lamont MP has been asked by the Committee to open the debate. The Government will send a Minister to respond.
Read the petition:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/701268
Find petitions you agree with, and sign them: https://petition.parliament.uk/
What are petition debates?
Petition debates are ‘general’ debates which allow MPs from all parties to discuss the important issues raised by one or more petitions, and put their concerns to Government Ministers.
Petition debates don’t end with a vote to implement the request of a petition. This means that MPs will not vote on the issues raised in the petition at the end of the debate.
The Petitions Committee can only schedule debates on petitions to parliament started on petition.parliament.uk
Find out ...
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- Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus! Happy St David’s Day! 🏴
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The stained glass on Committee Staircase and in Speaker’s House feature a motif of a leek. This vegetable has been a popular symbol of Wales for centuries.
The Palace of Westminster has many Welsh symbols - including depictions of the patron saint St David and the Gwynedd Arms. 🏴
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- POV: You're a Member of Youth Parliament seeing the Commons Chamber for the first time.
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- UK Youth Parliament 2025 - afternoon session
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Today is the annual sitting of UK Youth Parliament. 🗳️
Watch UK Youth Parliament 2025 with British Sign Language (BSL) - https://youtube.com/live/Kc3XrbcEYcA
More than 200 Members of Youth Parliament will participate in debates in the House of Commons Chamber. This is an important opportunity for young people to speak in the House of Commons about issues that matter to them. 🗣️
Watch proceedings throughout the day here on YouTube.
Please note: there will be an approximately 20 minute delay on the live feed from the chamber.
Learn more about this year's Youth Parliament: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2025/february/uk-youth-parliament-annual-session-2025/
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- 🔴 LIVE: UK Youth Parliament February 2025 (BSL) - afternoon session
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Today is the annual sitting of UK Youth Parliament. 🗳️
More than 200 Members of Youth Parliament will participate in debates in the House of Commons Chamber. This is an important opportunity for young people to speak in the House of Commons about issues that matter to them. 🗣️
Watch proceedings throughout the day here on YouTube.
Please note: there will be an approximately 20 minute delay on the live feed from the chamber.
Learn more about this year's Youth Parliament: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2025/february/uk-youth-parliament-annual-session-2025/
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- The Speaker chairs UK Youth Parliament 2025
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The Speaker heard from Youth Members from across the UK, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies speak in debates in the Chamber.
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- UK Youth Parliament 2025 - morning session
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Today is the annual sitting of UK Youth Parliament. 🗳️
Watch UK Youth Parliament 2025 with British Sign Language (BSL) - https://youtube.com/live/n3bc0NYtOYE
More than 200 Members of Youth Parliament will participate in debates in the House of Commons Chamber. This is an important opportunity for young people to speak in the House of Commons about issues that matter to them. 🗣️
Watch proceedings throughout the day here on YouTube.
Please note: there will be an approximately 20 minute delay on the live feed from the chamber.
Learn more about this year's Youth Parliament: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2025/february/uk-youth-parliament-annual-session-2025/
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- 🔴 LIVE: UK Youth Parliament February 2025 (BSL) - morning session
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Today is the annual sitting of UK Youth Parliament. 🗳️
More than 200 Members of Youth Parliament will participate in debates in the House of Commons Chamber. This is an important opportunity for young people to speak in the House of Commons about issues that matter to them. 🗣️
Watch proceedings throughout the day here on YouTube.
Please note: there will be an approximately 20 minute delay on the live feed from the chamber.
Learn more about this year's Youth Parliament: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2025/february/uk-youth-parliament-annual-session-2025/
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- Today is the annual sitting of UK Youth Parliament. 🗳️
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- More than 200 Members of Youth Parliament will participate in debates in the House of Commons Chamber. This is an important opportunity for young people to speak in the House of Commons about issues that matter to them. 🗣️
Follow along here on YouTube in BSL and non-BSL.
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- Lifetime ISA – Treasury Committee
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Martin Lewis and Moneybox to give evidence on Lifetime ISA.
The Treasury Committee will hear from experts and industry voices including Martin Lewis, Moneybox and Skipton Building Society as it holds the first session of its inquiry into the Lifetime ISA (LISA) on Wednesday 26 February.
In the first part of the session, MPs will hear from a panel of experts as they examine how beneficial using a LISA currently is for consumers. This will be followed by a panel of industry representatives who will explore the current approach to the LISA and how this may be improved.
The LISA was first announced by the then-Chancellor, Rt Hon George Osborne, in 2016. It allows first-time buyers and those saving for retirement to benefit from a tax-free savings account which the Government then tops up with a bonus of 25% (up to a limit of £1000 a tax year). However, since its introduction the product has faced widespread criticisms, with some claiming the desig...
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- 🔴 LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) - 26 February 2025
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
Want to find out more about what's happening in the House of Commons this week? Follow the House of Commons on:
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- 🔴 PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions - 26 February 2025
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) - https://youtube.com/live/SSXMMhV40tI
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
Want to find out more about what's happening in the House of Commons this week? Follow the House of Commons on:
Twitter: https://www.twitter...
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- Misinformation and harmful algorithms | Part Two – Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Warning: This evidence session includes content that some viewers may find distressing.
In a two-part session, the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee hears from Google and the social media companies TikTok, Meta and X as part of its inquiry into misinformation and harmful algorithms.
#SocialMedia #Misinformation #Algorithms #UKParliament #SelectCommittees
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- Misinformation and harmful algorithms | Part One – Science Innovation and Technology Committee
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In a two-part session, the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee hears from Google and the social media companies TikTok, Meta and X as part of its inquiry into misinformation and harmful algorithms.
#SocialMedia #Misinformation #Algorithms #UKParliament #SelectCommittees
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- E-petition debate relating to a minimum age for social media - Monday 24 February
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate relating to a minimum age for social media.
Tony Vaughan MP, has been asked by the Committee to open the debate. The Government will send a Minister to respond.
Read the petition:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700086
Find petitions you agree with, and sign them: https://petition.parliament.uk/
What are petition debates?
Petition debates are ‘general’ debates which allow MPs from all parties to discuss the important issues raised by one or more petitions, and put their concerns to Government Ministers.
Petition debates don’t end with a vote to implement the request of a petition. This means that MPs will not vote on the issues raised in the petition at the end of the debate.
The Petitions Committee can only schedule debates on petitions to parliament started on petition.parliament.uk
Find out more about how petit...
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- 35 years of broadcasting PMQs...
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- 10 Prime Ministers 🗣️
18 First/Last PMQs 🙋
One playlist ▶️
Our Parliamentary Broadcasting Unit has been working for decades to increase the accessibility of Parliament to all.
Look back at the first and last PMQs since 1990: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj3mInRJqIemL3lnfgUXZSzr38hd48jfC&si=VETg2-l0r7c7JHix
Tune in from 12 midday next week to watch PMQs live.
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- What is being an apprentice at Parliament like?
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- As National Apprenticeship Week draws to a close, we asked Lottie from the Speaker's Apprenticeship Academy to share her experience as an apprentice in House of Commons.
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- Big Ben, 120 years on... ⏳
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Then ➡️ Big Ben in 1905
Now ➡️ 120 years later, with dials restored to the original Prussian blue
Today's agenda for business in the House of Commons chamber includes business questions to the Leader of the House and a general debate on LGBT+ History Month.
In the House of Lords, there is a debate on National Holocaust Memorial Day and a short debate on bank closures in the past decade and the impact on people in rural communities.
Both Houses rise for recess at the conclusion of today's business and will return on Monday 24 February.
Take a tour of Parliament over recess: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2025/january/easter-speakers-house-tours/
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- Fixing NHS Dentistry – Public Accounts Committee
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- How is Government going to fix NHS dentistry?
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is examining the effectiveness of the Government’s plans to fix NHS dentistry.
The Committee will hear from senior officials at the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England (NHSE), including DHSC’s interim permanent secretary Sir Chris Whitty, and NHSE’s Chief Executive Amanda Pritchard.
Just under half of the population had seen an NHS dentist in the 24 months pre-pandemic. This had only recovered to 40% by March 2024. The previous Government published its Dental Recovery Plan in February 2024, aiming to expand access to NHS dentistry over the next year. Other challenges for NHS dental delivery include the current dental contract acting as a disincentive to provide NHS care, falling numbers of dentists providing such care, and falling real-terms spend on NHS dentistry.
The NAO found that as of November 2024, it was not clear...
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- Modernisation Committee announces next steps
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- 1 year ago
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- Following its call for views, the House of Commons Modernisation Committee announces its next steps as it sets out to make the Commons more effective and accessible to all. Find out more: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/736/modernisation-committee/news/205253/modernisation-committee-pushes-ahead-with-change-agenda/
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- 🔴 LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) - 12 February 2025
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- 1 year ago
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- Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
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- 🔴 PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions - 12 February 2025
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- 1 year ago
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- Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) - https://youtube.com/live/TkPeopL_z9M
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
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- Airports and Economic Growth – Transport Committee
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- 1 year ago
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- Will airports expansion drive regional economic growth?
Whether expanding airports in the south east of England can benefit the rest of the UK economy will be the focus of a Transport Committee evidence session.
MPs will question Aviation Minister Mike Kane MP and a senior Department for Transport official, following a panel with economists and industry experts.
It comes after the Government recently announced support for a third runway at Heathrow and proposed expansions at Gatwick, Luton and other airports.
Witnesses may be asked to consider economic factors linked to airport expansion such as: the tourism industry, tax revenues generated, the UK’s large aircraft manufacturing sector, increased capacity for air freight, and catalytic effects on other businesses.
The New Economics Foundation, which is represented among witnesses in this session, has said it has been “some time” since the Government has as...
