UK Parliament
🔴 PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions - 2 July 2025
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- 🔴 PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions - 2 July 2025
- Runtime
- 36:24
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
- Description
- Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) - https://youtube.com/live/B7qKlsjXNm8
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 driven grouse shooting - Monday 30 June 2025.
- Runtime
- 11:55:01
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate relating to driven grouse shooting.
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/700036
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 petition debates...
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- UK Parliament marks Armed Forces Week
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Armed Forces personnel, Members and colleagues from across the House marked Armed Forces Week with a flag raising ceremony in New Palace Yard.
The Armed Forces regulars, veterans and reservist community in Parliament is strong and this week I was proud to launch the Armed Forces Parliamentary Network - showcasing the role they play both in practicing, and protecting, democracy.
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- POV: you arrive at a Parliament Lates Event
- Runtime
- 0:26
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Visit the Palace of Westminster after hours on 11th July to hear stories of Parliament’s war effort during the Second World War.
🎟️ Search Parliament’s War Effort lates to book your ticket.
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- 🔴 LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) - 25 June 2025
- Runtime
- 37:03
- 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 - 25 June 2025
- Runtime
- 37:05
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) - https://youtube.com/live/j1fzG93hQpg
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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- Spending Review 2025 – Treasury Committee
- Runtime
- 2:28:01
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Rt Hon. Darren Jones MP, is questioned on the 2025 Spending Review.
The Committee’s scrutiny is likely to cover a range of areas including the trade-offs between cutting spending in certain departments and investing in others. The process followed by HM Treasury and the potential impacts of Ministers’ decisions on services are also likely to be probed.
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- President Zelenskyy welcomed back to Parliament 🇺🇦🇬🇧
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Yesterday we welcomed Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, back to Parliament. 🇺🇦🇬🇧
Both the Speakers of the House of Commons and House of Lords received an update on the situation on the ground in Ukraine, and emphasised their unwavering support with Ukraine and its people.
Browse our Flickr set from the day: https://www.flickr.com/photos/uk_parliament/albums/72177720327078279/
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- Pricing, competition and consumer protection - Business and Trade Committee
- Runtime
- 2:52:50
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Business and Trade Committee continues its investigation on the impact of dynamic pricing and price variability.
In this session, the Committee looks at how this affects vulnerable consumers, the role of dynamic pricing in the airline
industry, and the relationship between market concentration and pricing in the live entertainment industry.
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- Asteroids and planetary defence – Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
- Runtime
- 2:05:45
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee will hold a one-off evidence session, on Asteroids and planetary defence at 9.45am, on Tuesday 24 June following a 15 minute innovation showcase.
The session will highlight the current climate, science and research on asteroids. The session will focus on what they are, technological advancement of detection, composition benefits.
The Committee will hear from experts in each of these fields and explore progress. Additionally, the session will look at the scientific advancements, examine the national and international policy response in a global emergency and future focus areas.
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- E-petition debate relating to geo-engineering and the environment - Monday 23 June 2025.
- Runtime
- 47:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate relating to geo-engineering and the environment.
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/701963
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 p...
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- Committee Corridor, Episode 5 out now 🎧
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- “We live in a country where not a single river is not polluted”
In episode 5 of Committee Corridor, Feargal Sharkey joins Toby Perkins MP to discuss the issues of our waterways, and how select committees are holding the sector to account.
Listen and subscribe whever you get your podcasts 🎧
#CommitteeCorridor #WaterCrisis #UKRivers #CleanWaterNow #UKPolitics #SelectCommittee
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- Misogyny: the manosphere and online content – Women and Equalities Committee
- Runtime
- 1:56:56
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Women and Equalities Committee is hearing from Laura Bates, Activist, Speaker and Writer, on the impact of:
- the manosphere
- misogynistic online content
- the use of AI
This hearing is part of the Committee’s wider inquiry on the manosphere and misogynistic online content. Find out more: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/9089/misogyny-the-manosphere-and-online-content
#Manosphere #Misogyny #OnlineHarm
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- 🔴 PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions - 18 June 2025
- Runtime
- 35:02
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) - https://youtube.com/live/DqIXEma8sxc
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) - 18 June 2025
- Runtime
- 35:10
- 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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- How can we stop electronic music venues disappearing? | Culture, Media and Sport Committee
- Runtime
- 2:12
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Three nightclubs are closing every week in the UK. Since 2019, 34% have shut down.
Nightlife isn’t just about people having fun — it’s part of our culture, our economy, and our communities.
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee met with venue owners, operators and performers to ask: what do clubs need to survive?
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- E-petition debate relating to cages and crates for farmed animals - Monday 16 June 2025.
- Runtime
- 2:58:30
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate relating to cages and crates for farmed animals.
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/706302
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 ...
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- Collecting the right tax from wealthy individuals – Public Accounts Committee
- Runtime
- 3:05:21
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- How can HMRC ensure wealthy individuals pay their taxes?
The population of wealthy individuals that HMRC administers has grown from 700,000 in 2019-20 to 850,000 in 2023-24. HMRC defines wealthy individuals as those earning more than £200,000 a year, or with assets over £2 million, in any of the last three years. The National Audit Office (NAO) found in May 2025 that additional revenue secured by HMRC from wealthy individuals has more than doubled – from £2.2bn (2019-20) to £5.2bn (2023-24).
The scale of this rise raises questions about whether non-compliance amongst wealthy individuals may not be far higher than HMRC has detected. Wealthy taxpayers have also faced fewer penalties in recent years – down to 456 penalties totalling £5.8m in 2023-24, from 2,153 totalling £16.2m in 2018-19.
The PAC will hear from senior officials at HMRC as part of its inquiry, including John-Paul Marks CB, HMRC’s Permanent Secretary, in his first...
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- Smart meters – Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
- Runtime
- 2:05:30
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The UK rollout of energy smart meters is a key part of the clean energy transition, but the programme has faced ongoing criticism. the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee will question key industry and consumer bodies—including Citizens Advice, Energy UK and Smart Energy GB, which leads on public engagement—about the reliability and cost-effectiveness of smart meters.
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- 🔴 PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions and Spending Review - 11 June 2025
- Runtime
- 3:33:57
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) - https://youtube.com/live/MYOzDzhz3mE
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 + Spending Review with British Sign Language (BSL) - 11 June 2025
- Runtime
- 3:37:35
- 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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- The work of the Chief of the Defence Staff - Defence Committee
- Runtime
- 2:08:35
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Defence Committee will hold an evidence session with outgoing Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin on the work of the Chief of the Defence Staff, at 3pm, on Tuesday 10 June.
The session will be wide-ranging, covering Defence Reform, the Strategic Defence Review, recruitment and retention and the readiness of the Armed Forces.
The treatment and experiences of personnel are likely to be discussed, including the unacceptable behaviours towards women and ethnic minority personnel.
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- E-petition debate relating to the non-stun slaughter of animals - Monday 9 June 2025.
- Runtime
- 1:44:36
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate relating to the non-stun slaughter of animals.
Jamie Stone 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/700557
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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- WWII: Parliament staff worked in Westminster munitions parts factory
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- A new display in Westminster Hall explores how Parliament and its people met the challenges of wartime Britain.
Join a lates event on 13th June or 11th July to hear stories from the Second World War in the historic Palace of Westminster.
🎟️ Search Parliament’s War Effort lates to book your ticket.
Image credit:
Mrs Hodges at the capstan lathe. From the Parliamentary Archives WMU/1/2.
Sir Oswald Birley, Sir Winston Churchill, 1874-1965, Prime Minister, 1946, Oil Painting, Photo credit: Parliamentary Art Collection WOA 2723.
Vice Admiral Sir Geoffrey Blake Black Rod, Ewart Monochrome photographic print, Parliamentary Art Collection, WOA 804 © UK Parliament.
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- What is the Journal? 📚 | House of Commons
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- 📖 The Journal Office holds a complete record of all decisions made in the House of Commons Chamber since 1547.
📔 A Journal is created for every Parliament session. Two newly printed and bound Journals have arrived to be added to the shelves.
✍️The Journal is created from a document called Votes and Proceedings which is produced every day by a team of clerks, including Gavin.
Curious to find out more? 👀 You can find Votes and Proceedings by date online ➡️ https://commonsbusiness.parliament.uk/search?SearchTerm=Votes+and+Proceedings
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- Committee Corridor, Episode 4 out now 🎧
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The UK faces a dual crisis: not enough homes, and a climate emergency. Can we fix both? 🏠
On Committee Corridor Episode 4, our host Toby Perkins, sits down with Kate Henderson from the National Federation of Housing, Joe Powell MP, and Lord Moylan to discuss the UK’s urgent housing crisis and climate commitments.
Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts 🎧
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- What are e-petitions? | House of Commons
- Runtime
- 2:24
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- An e-petition is an online petition to the House of Commons or the Government started by a member of the public on the e-petitions website.
E-petitions receive a Government response if they have 10,000 signatures or more. The Petitions Committee considers e-petitions for a debate if they have 100,000 signatures or more.
The Committee will only consider petitions which people have started on the UK Government and Parliament petitions website.
E-petitions stay open for six months, or until the end of the Parliament (whichever comes first), after which they are closed.
Find open, debated, and responded-to petitions, or submit your own, on the e-petitions website: https://petition.parliament.uk/
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- What are Westminster Hall debates? | House of Commons
- Runtime
- 1:41
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Westminster Hall debates are held in the Grand Committee Room, a specially converted space off Westminster Hall. All debates here are neutrally worded, general motions that begin “That the House has considered [a specific matter]”.
The principal Deputy Speaker, the Chairman of Ways and Means, has overall responsibility for the business at all sittings in Westminster Hall. Debates are chaired by an MP selected from the Panel of Chairs.
MPs cannot vote on, or propose an amendment to, motions in Westminster Hall. If the question is challenged the Chair reports to the House of Commons, and this could lead to a vote in the Commons Chamber.
Learn more from our complete guide to Westminster Hall Debates, including an interactive explainer: https://www.parliament.uk/about/how/business/debates/westminster-hall-debates/?utm_campaign=1222-cet-employmenthighstreet&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=shorthand
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- 20 years of Visitor Assistants
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- This year, we're celebrating two decades of Visitor Assistants at Parliament. 📅
Immediately recognisable in their green and Parliament-purple neck wear, they are the knowledgeable team who greets and guides visitors through the historic Palace of Westminster. 🧣
Watch two of our Visitor Assistants, Olivia and Jess, give you a preview of the friendly welcome you can expect when visiting Parliament. 👋
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- 🔴 PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions - 4 June 2025
- Runtime
- 37:19
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) - https://youtube.com/live/_TDq35y4QlE
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) - 4 June 2025
- Runtime
- 37:19
- 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:
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/HouseofCommons
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ukhouseofcommons
Instagram: h...
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- The FCDO’s approach to displaced people – International Development Committee
- Runtime
- 2:28:11
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Ahead of the Spending Review and amid sharp aid cuts, how will the UK Government ensure its development spending delivers value for money, and how is it approaching the long-term needs of people displaced from their homes?
MPs will ask Development Minister Baroness Chapman to set out the Government’s position on these issues as she gives evidence to the International Development Committee on Tuesday 3 June. Defending the Government’s decision to cut aid to 0.3% of gross national income (GNI) the Minister previously told the Committee that the days of “viewing the UK Government as a global charity are over”, and said the UK would focus on “partnering, not paternalism,” helping other countries to build their own capacity for development.
MPs will likely ask the Minister how she and her department would define value for money in aid, what role philanthropic organisations and the private sector will play in development, and whether these partnerships...
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- E-petition debate relating to decriminalising abortion - Monday 2 June 2025.
- Runtime
- 2:00:41
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate relating to decriminalising abortion.
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/700014
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 petition deba...
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- Committee visits SaxaVord Spaceport 🚀 | Scottish Affairs Committee
- Runtime
- 1:33
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Scottish Affairs Committee visited @saxavordspaceportuk7912 to learn more about their mission to launch the first rocket into orbit from the UK – and the opportunities the spaceport is creating for the local community and the rest of Scotland.
Find out more about the Committee's inquiry into Scotland's space launch sector by visiting www.parliament.uk/scotaffcom
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- Committee Corridor, Episode 3 out now 🎧
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- New episode out now! 🎧
In the 3rd episode of Committee Corridor Season 5, EAC Chair @toby-perkins-mp leads the conversation on aviation, airport expansion, and the impact on the UK's net zero goals ✈️
If you're into climate policy, transport, or Parliament’s role in shaping a greener future, this one’s for you.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎙️
#CommitteeCorridor #HouseofCommons #Aviation #Sustainability #UKPolitics #SelectCommittees
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- 🔴 PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions - 21 May 2025
- Runtime
- 36:30
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) - https://youtube.com/live/tTf8vqNJCjY
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:
X: https://www.x.com/Houseof...
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- 🔴 LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) - 21 May 2025
- Runtime
- 36:47
- 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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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ukhouseofcommons
Instagram: https://www.i...
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- Commons and Overseas Territories Conference 2025
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Last week, the Speaker of the House of Commons welcomed Speakers and representatives from the British Overseas Territories to the 2025 Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference – hosted at the UK House of Commons.
This year’s conference focused on best practise for developing parliamentary procedure, facilitating democracy and, the challenges and opportunities that Artificial Intelligence (AI) brings to legislatures.
The conference provided an opportunity for the territories to collaborate closely with colleagues and experts from across the House, offering insight and knowledge.
- Title
- Commons and Overseas Territories Conference 2025
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Last week, the Speaker of the House of Commons welcomed Speakers and representatives from the British Overseas Territories to the 2025 Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers’ Conference – hosted at the UK House of Commons.
This year’s conference focused on best practise for developing parliamentary procedure, facilitating democracy and, the challenges and opportunities that Artificial Intelligence (AI) brings to legislatures.
The conference provided an opportunity for the territories to collaborate closely with colleagues and experts from across the House, offering insight and knowledge.
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- Joint meeting of the UK and Ukraine Foreign Affairs Committee – Foreign Affairs Committee
- Runtime
- 1:28:26
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Foreign Affairs Committee will hold a joint evidence session with the Ukrainian Committee on Foreign Policy and Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation to discuss how we strengthen the UK-Ukraine relationship and combat Russian information manipulation and interference campaigns, at approximately 10.30, on Tuesday 20 May.
In an attempt to undermine democracy in western societies, the Russian state frequently utilises disinformation campaigns to create an atmosphere of distrust. Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, these efforts have increased.
The session will allow members of both Committees to explore the objectives behind these campaigns and examine how the tactics and techniques used in Russian disinformation campaigns have evolved.
Members may also consider how this differs across traditional and social media platforms and how these campaigns are targeted to different audiences. Questions could explore what lessons t...
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- E-petition debate relating to transgender people self-identifying their gender - Monday 19 May 2025.
- Runtime
- 2:56:00
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate relating to transgender people self-identifying their legal gender.
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/701159
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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- What does Aaron need ribbon for? 🎀
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Clerks like Aaron record all the changes made to a bill by members in either House before it becomes law ⚖️
Once they are ready, the bills are tied with green ribbon before going to the House of Lords for consideration. Red ribbons are used for bills sent from the House of Lords. 🎁
The Clerks at the Table are consulted by the Chair, Ministers, Whips, and Members generally, on any matter that may arise in the conduct of a sitting. They also record the decisions taken by the House during each of its sittings.
Learn more about the how Parliament works on our website.
https://www.parliament.uk/about/how
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- E-petition debate relating to the Income Tax Personal Allowance - Monday 12 May 2025
- Runtime
- 44:13
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate relating to the Income Tax Personal Allowance.
Lewis Atkinson 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/702844
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 pe...
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- What is Hansard? ✍️ | House of Commons
- Runtime
- 1:39
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Commons Hansard is the official record of everything that is said by MPs in the House of Commons Chambers and Committees. It is an online resource that can be accessed by anyone, anywhere in the world.
Debates are published on the Parliament website just three hours after they’ve happened in the Chamber, and a print and pdf version of the entire day is available by 6am the following morning.
At Hansard online you can access records of debates from as far back as the early 19th century. You can search for your MP, by subject, or even for a particular word.
The Lords and Commons have separate reports. Learn about the House of Lords Hansard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVZuWW4PwGM
Find out more about Hansard: https://hansard.parliament.uk
#HouseOfCommons #UKPolitics #PalaceOfWestminster #HousesOfParliament
- Title
- Health impacts of breast implants and other cosmetic procedures – Women and Equalities Committee
- Runtime
- 2:15:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Women and Equalities Committee hears evidence on the health impacts of breast implants and other cosmetic procedures.
Listen to academics, medical professionals and campaigners discuss issues relating to breast implants and the regulatory framework for all cosmetic procedures, both surgical and non-surgical.
Specifically, they will touch on:
- the PIP implant scandal
- liquid BBLs (Brazilian butt lifts)
- liquid boob jobs
- cosmetic tourism
Head to the Committee’s website to find out more information and follow their work on this topic https://committees.parliament.uk/event/23498/formal-meeting-oral-evidence-session/
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- Prime Minister's Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) - 14 May 2025
- Runtime
- 35:38
- 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 - 14 May 2025
- Runtime
- 35:38
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) - https://youtube.com/live/Ob_XjbiiWe0
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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- Grassroots music venues – Culture, Media and Sport Committee
- Runtime
- 2:50:51
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Culture, Media and Sport Committee are examining what progress has been made to bolster the grassroots music sector in the UK, with Creative Industries Minister, Sir Chris Bryant, and industry and artist voices including Wolf Alice guitarist, Joff Oddie, on Tuesday 13 May.
Last year, the Grassroots Music Venue (GMV) sector had a combined value of £525 million, employed over 30,800 people and hosted 187,000 events with a combined total attendance of 26.6 million. Despite this, individual venues had an average profit margin of less than 0.5% and are closing at a rate of one every two weeks. The number of artists touring across the UK and abroad has also fallen by as much as 74% compared to pre-pandemic figures.
In 2024, the previous Committee published a report calling on the sector to agree a blanket, voluntary levy as quickly as possible, charging £1 on arena and stadium tickets, to support venues, emerging artists and independent promoters. This ha...
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- Reforming the water sector – Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
- Runtime
- 2:25:25
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) question the CEO, CFO and Chair of Thames Water, covering a range of topics including leadership and culture at the company, their recent court case and appeal, executive pay and bonuses and the future of Thames Water.
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- VE Day Procession to Westminster Abbey
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Speakers of both Houses met in Central Lobby and processed with the maces, echoing the House of Commons and House of Lords #VEDay procession of 1945.
They made their way to Westminster Abbey for a service to honour and pay tribute to the Second World War generation.
The joint procession reflected the unity of UK Parliament and the nation in marking 80 years since victory was declared in Europe.
#VEDay80 #VEDay
Find out what Parliament is doing to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two: https://www.parliament.uk/visiting/remembering-parliaments-world-war-two-contributions/
