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🔴 LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) - 1 May 2024
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- 🔴 LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) - 1 May 2024
- Runtime
- 37:38
- Date posted
- 2 years 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, Rishi Sunak 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, Sir Keir Starmer 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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- The UK's international counter-terrorism policy - Foreign Affairs Committee
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- 1:46:30
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Foreign Affairs Committee hears from former Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), Sir Alex Younger, and Professor of Iranian History at The University of St Andrews, Ali Ansari, as part of its inquiry into the UK’s international counter-terrorism policy.
This session examines the nature, location and trajectory of future terrorism threats and consider how the UK might disrupt these activities.
Witnesses:
- Sir Alex Younger KCMG
- Ali Ansari, professor of Iranian History at The University of St Andrews
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Witness: Sir Alex Younger
01:00:02 - Witness: Ali Ansari
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- E-petition debate relating to a public inquiry into assisted dying - Monday 29 April
- Runtime
- 2:56:41
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate on a petition relating to assisted dying.
Tonia Antoniazzi 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/653593
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 pet...
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- How do you find out what's happening in the House of Commons?
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The Order Paper sets out the daily agenda in the House of Commons, which tells you what's happening in the Chamber each sitting day. Let's look at how it's made 📄 🖨️
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- Misogyny in music - Women and Equalities Committee
- Runtime
- 1:07:50
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Women and Equalities Committee recently published a report on misogyny in the music industry which uncovered endemic levels of sexual abuse and discrimination faced by women.
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has now responded to the report along with the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA) and the Office for Students.
The Committee is holding an oral evidence hearing with CIISA and the Office for Students to find out what progress has been made on the recommendations made in the Committee's report.
The witnesses are:
Jen Smith, Interim Chief Executive at CIISA
David Smy, Deputy Director of Enabling Regulation at Office for Students
Andrew Medlock, Interim Chief Operating Officer at CIISA
Read the report here: https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5804/cmselect/cmwomeq/129/summary.html
#MisogynyInMusic
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- 🔴 LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) - 24 April 2024
- Runtime
- 37:40
- Date posted
- 2 years 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, Rishi Sunak 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, Sir Keir Starmer 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 - 24 April 2024
- Runtime
- 37:23
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) - https://youtube.com/live/FTohKQF8j1s
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, Rishi Sunak 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, Sir Keir Starmer 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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- Have you ever spotted the St George's Cross on Big Ben?
- Runtime
- 0:06
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- British Film and High-End TV | Fourth Session – Culture, Media and Sport Committee
- Runtime
- 2:02:28
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- How important are cinemas to the UK's cultural landscape?
The pandemic dealt a huge below to the UK's cinema sector, and box office figures for 2023 show that revenue is 30% lower than pre-pandemic levels. UK cinemas are in a precarious position, with challenges posed by changing audience behaviours, shorter theatrical release windows, rising costs and the need for investment in skills development.
In the first panel, MPs will question the Head of Cinema at Watershed, one of the UK's leading independent cinemas, and the Director of Independent Cinema Office on the role of independent British cinemas in supporting independent films. The Committee could explore the cultural value and programming of these cinemas, how streaming has impacted them, and box office demand for independent films. Their financial sustainability and the BFI's support for them, including through the Audience Projects Fund and the Film Audience Network, may also be discussed.
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- E-petition debate relating to Carer's Allowance - Monday 22 April
- Runtime
- 2:47:40
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate on a petition relating to Carer's Allowance.
Cristina Rees 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/640062
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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- Electronic Waste - Environmental Audit Committee
- Runtime
- 2:07:07
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Environmental Audit Committee questions organisations and experts working across the waste and recycling industries in a follow-up session to its e-waste inquiry.
Committee members are likely to explore the success of the Government's waste strategy, whether moves towards a circular economy have been successful, and what gaps remain in its approach to e-waste.
Note: Due to a division the extended pause initially present in the livestream has been edited out.
Witness(es):
Katy Medlock, UK General Manager, Back Market
Andrew Mullen, Chair, Joint Trade Association
Chris Chandler, WEEE Lead, National Association of Waste Disposal Officers
Sam Mountain, Director, iWaste
Izzi Monk, Environment Policy Adviser, Royal Society of Chemistry
Scott Butler, Executive Director, Material Focus
Libby Peake, Head of Resource Policy, Green Alliance
Chapters
00:00:00 - Witness(es): Katy Medlock, Andre...
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- 🔴 LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) - 17 April 2024
- Runtime
- 37:53
- Date posted
- 2 years 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, Rishi Sunak 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, Sir Keir Starmer 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 - 17 April 2024
- Runtime
- 37:13
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) - https://youtube.com/live/vhuwZWDoVWQ?feature=share
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, Rishi Sunak 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, Sir Keir Starmer 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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- Post Office Horizon IT scandal - Justice Committee
- Runtime
- 1:10:54
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Relating to the Post Office Horizon IT scandal, the Justice Committee are scrutinising the Government's proposed legislation to quash the convictions of sub-postmasters.
The Committee are hearing from legal experts on the legal effects and constitutional implications of the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill.
Witnesses:
Joshua Rozenberg KC (Hon), journalist
Dr Robert Craig, Lecturer in Law, University of Bristol
Dr Hannah Quirk, Reader in Criminal law, King’s College London
Professor James Chalmers, Regius Professor of Law, University of Glasgow
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- Looking for interesting things to do this summer in London? 👀
- Runtime
- 0:22
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Did you know you can book tours of Speaker's House in the Palace of Westminster?
See where @commons_speaker conducts official business and learn more about the artworks and heritage of Speaker's House 📚🎨.
Book now: https://tickets.parliament.uk/timeslot/the-state-apartments-of-speaker-s-house-tour?utm_campaign=0124-mar-ve-speakershouse&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
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- Behind the bookshelves: Inside the Commons Library
- Runtime
- 1:37
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- What's special about the ceilings in the Library?
Our enquiry executive Siobhan finds out as she takes a look behind the bookshelves in the @commonslibrary
Find out more about the work of the Commons Library, including our impartial and accurate research, at commonslibrary.parliament.uk. Stay on top of our business and topical research by following us on X @commonslibrary.
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- Will you be visiting Parliament this Spring? 🌼
- Runtime
- 0:21
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- What do Parliament's clock makers get up to each day?
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Follow Andrew, one of Parliament's Clock Makers as he takes us through a day in his life 🕰️
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- Clock change... Big Ben edition 🕚
- Runtime
- 0:07
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Are you ready for longer days? We are, and tomorrow, we’ll be busy changing the time on 2000 clocks across Parliament 🕒
At 1am tomorrow morning, all the UK's clocks will go forward to make way for British Summer Time. Including the Great Clock, which requires a little more attention than most… 🔧
Our clock makers will be testing the clock’s mechanism. They will lower the clock’s weights to stop it running and perform maintenance to keep it in top condition. So, from 6pm on Saturday, the hands will be telling the wrong time, and the bells will also be silenced 🔇
By midnight, the team hope to have the hands telling the new time. By 12:45am, the chimes should return, followed by the bongs at 2am marking the start of British Summer Time. The lights will be switched back on showing the new time of 2am 💡
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- What does Women's History Month mean to you?
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- ▶️ Some familiar faces share their experiences and explain what #whm means to them.
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- Questioning Grant Shapps MP, Defence Minister - Defence Committee
- Runtime
- 1:57:15
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Committee is likely to question the Secretary of State about the funding and readiness of the UK’s Armed Forces, in light of his comment that the UK is moving from a ‘post-war’ to a ‘pre-war’ world.
The session will explore whether the current defence budget is sufficient given the level of global threats to UK interests, the budgetary impact of the Spring statement on military capability, and warfighting readiness in terms of personnel numbers, the UK’s industrial base and the National Defence Plan. Questions are likely to cover uncertainty over the time scale for meeting the target of 2.5% of GDP on defence, the future of military aid to Ukraine and plans to improve recruitment and retention.
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- When are both Houses sitting after Easter?
- Runtime
- 0:05
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Today, the House of Lords sits from 2.30pm, and rises for Easter recess on Wednesday 27 March.
The House of Commons has been sitting since 11.30am, and rises for Easter recess at the end of the day.
Both Houses will next sit on Monday 15 April.
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- MPs question Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, 26 March 2024 - Liaison Committee
- Runtime
- 1:41:24
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The House of Commons’ Liaison Committee is made up of the Chairs of all its select committees. It holds regular sessions, usually three times a year, when members question the Prime Minister about Government policy. The Liaison Committee is chaired by Sir Bernard Jenkin MP.
In this session, being held at 1pm on 26 March 2024, the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak MP, is set to face questions on global issues, the economy and public services, and government’s ability to plan strategically. Chairs from 14 House of Commons’ select committees are expected to take part in the session, which usually lasts around 90 minutes.
Find out more about the session, including which MPs will be asking questions, here: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/103/liaison-committee-commons/news/200400/liaison-committee-maps-out-themes-for-forthcoming-pm-session/
You can read more about the work of the Liaison Committee here: https://committees.parliament.uk/...
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- Questioning the Department of Health & Social Care - Health & Social Care Committee
- Runtime
- 1:32:14
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee will question Secretary of State Victoria Atkins on the timetable to allow regulation set out in the Tobacco and Vaping Bill to come into force.
Questions are also expected on a range of topics the committee has examined, including delays to dental reform posed by a government consultation, concerns about protection offered to whistleblowers on patient safety, levels of health spending announced in the Budget, challenges within cancer services with targets being missed, the backlog and the case for a men’s health strategy to tackle falling levels of life expectancy.
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- E-petition debate relating to a public inquiry into the James Bulger murder case - Monday 25 March
- Runtime
- 1:14:18
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate on a petition relating to a public inquiry into the James Bulger murder case.
George Howarth 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/archived/petitions/206851
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.u...
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- What is the Custody of Infants Act?
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- For #WomensHistoryMonth, let’s take a look... 📜
The 1839 Act allowed a mother to request custody of her children up to the age of seven, and for access to older children.
It was the first law to give rights to women in the UK. #WHM
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- How did the Speaker celebrate Women's History Month?
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- “An opportunity to recognise and remember the contributions of women past and present…”
For #womenshistorymonth Mr Speaker held a reception to celebrate. Listen to our colleague Meral sing and share her experience of performing at the event 🎤🎵.
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- 🔴 LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) - 20 March 2024
- Runtime
- 35:48
- Date posted
- 2 years 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, Rishi Sunak 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, Sir Keir Starmer 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 - 20 March 2024
- Runtime
- 35:30
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) - https://youtube.com/live/dep_1KqxVwQ?feature=share
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, Rishi Sunak 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, Sir Keir Starmer 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:/...
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- The work of the BBC – Culture, Media and Sport Committee
- Runtime
- 2:18:32
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- BBC Director General Tim Davie is being questioned by the Culture, Media and Sport Committee as part of its regular scrutiny of the broadcaster’s work.
The cross-party Committee is likely to ask about the Government’s Mid-Term Review of the BBC, including the review’s recommendations on the BBC’s impartiality and complaints handling.
MPs could explore the BBC’s cuts to local radio and its creation of new, digital radio stations. They may also ask about the broadcaster’s progress on equal pay and steps the BBC is taking to increase the diversity of its staff.
Members may also ask about the BBC’s social media guidance for staff, which was updated in Autumn following an independent review of guidelines for freelancers.
Questions could be asked about the TV licence fee, the Government’s review of BBC funding and how the announced fee increase will impact the BBC’s ability to deliver its remit.
Cha...
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- British Film and High-End TV | Third Session – Culture, Media and Sport Committee
- Runtime
- 2:26:58
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- How can the UK maintain its competitiveness as a destination for global film and TV production?
In today’s session, the Culture Media and Sport Committee will be focusing their attention on investment into the UK’s film and high-end TV industry, and how the UK can maintain its competitiveness as a hub of productions.
The Committee will first hear from Jane Tranter, co-founder and CEO of production company Bad Wolf, and producer behind Doctor Who, Succession and His Dark Materials.
MPs will ask about recent trends in high-end TV production and the impact of inward investment on producers and audiences. Questions may also explore how Bad Wolf, headquartered in South Wales, built a strong regional talent base, and the opportunities and challenges of establishing similar regional production hubs.
In the second panel, the Committee will hear from the British Film Commission and the UK Screen Alliance, industry bodies at the hear...
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- E-petition debate relating to LGBT content in relationships education - Monday 18 March
- Runtime
- 1:54:17
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate on petitions relating to o LGBT content in relationships education
Elliot Colburn MP, a member of the Petitions Committee, has been asked by the Committee to open the debate. The Government will send a Minister to respond.
Read the petitions:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/630932
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/631529
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 petitions at the end of the debate.
The Petitions Committee can only sc...
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- Defending Democracy - Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy
- Runtime
- 2:23:12
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- This is the first oral evidence session of the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy's new Defending Democracy inquiry.
The first panel consists of an academic witness and a member of Meta’s Oversight Board. It will look at the evolving risks to democracies including from foreign interference and how these risks can be addressed.
The second panel consists of an expert on emerging technologies, a journalist, and a representative from Ofcom. This will consider the role of emerging technologies and what role the media and regulators play in countering challenges such as disinformation.
The third panel is with two representatives from the Electoral Commission. It will focus on risks to the election process and the Commission’s work to ensure the UK’s electoral integrity.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Witness(es): Professor Rory Cormac, Pamela San Martin
00:51:33 - Witness(es): Dr Mhairi Aitkin, Martin Wolf, Jessica...
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- This week in the House of Commons...
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Here are some of the photos we captured in the Chamber this week. 📷
For a comprehensive catch-up of Chamber business with BSL, visit Parliament Live 📲
Images: ©UK Parliament/Andy Bailey and Maria Unger
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- Chancellor of the Exchequer, Budget 2024 – Treasury Committee
- Runtime
- 1:56:12
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Treasury Committee conduct a series of evidence sessions scrutinising the 2024 Spring Budget. In this session, the Committee will question the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt.
The Committee’s scrutiny is likely to focus on the Spring Budget’s impact on businesses and households across the UK, and on inflation, taxation and economic growth.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Witness(es): Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer
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- 🔴 LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) - 13 March 2024
- Runtime
- 36:29
- Date posted
- 2 years 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, Rishi Sunak 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, Sir Keir Starmer 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: htt...
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- 🔴 PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions - 13 March 2024
- Runtime
- 36:06
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) - https://youtube.com/live/cHvSBhAVqDs?feature=share
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, Rishi Sunak 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, Sir Keir Starmer 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:/...
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- UK Government’s work towards zero hunger – International Development Committee
- Runtime
- 1:46:34
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- According to the United Nations, there is more than enough food in the world to feed every human. Despite this, global progress towards UN Sustainable Development Goal 2, achieving Zero Hunger, has stalled. There are now truly horrific reports of conflict-driven famine emerging in Gaza; and re-emerging again in Sudan; while Yemen has been classed as in a “food insecurity crisis” since at least 2016.
Earlier evidence to this inquiry from community leaders who had set up relief groups in the face of famines or long-term food security testified to the role of climate change and conflict in creating food insecurity. Witnesses emphasised the disruption to farming practices that have traditionally fed local populations by a range of factors: from climate-related droughts to political and economic instability.
They also underlined the necessity of locally appropriate solutions for sustainability, and the importance of personal dignity when developing food secur...
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- E-petition debate: prescription charges for those with chronic/ long-term health conditions 11 March
- Runtime
- 35:21
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate on petitions relating to prescription charges for people with chronic or long-term health conditions
Tonia Antoniazzi MP, a member of the Petitions Committee, 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/608237
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 petitions at the end of the debate.
The Petitions Committee can only schedule debates on p...
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- House of Commons Lookback: 4 March - 8 March 2024
- Runtime
- 0:22
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Here are some of the photos we captured in the Chamber this week. 📷
For a comprehensive catch-up of Chamber business with BSL, visit Parliament Live 📲 https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Commons
Images: ©UK Parliament/Andy Bailey and Maria Unger
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- International Women's Day debate photography
- Runtime
- 0:15
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Here are some of the photos we captured in the Chamber of the Backbench Business debate for International Women's Day on 'Language in Politics' 📷
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- Behind the bookshelves | The history of the Commons Library
- Runtime
- 1:51
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Did House of Commons librarians really throw their books out of the windows? And where does the Library store its 10 kilometres of books? Get an exclusive look behind the scenes at the House of Commons Library, as Restoration and Renewal Lead Hannah talks us through over 200 years of Commons Library history.
Find out more about the work of the Commons Library, including our impartial and accurate research, at commonslibrary.parliament.uk. Stay on top of our business and topic research by following us on X @commonslibrary.
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- What is in Parliament's libraries?
- Runtime
- 0:28
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Let's take a look inside the libraries of the House of Commons and the House of Lords? 📚
The team in the Commons Library provide impartial research for MPs and MPs’ staff. This work helps MPs scrutinise legislation, prepare for debates, develop policies and support their constituents.⚖️ https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/
From fact-finding to briefings on policy issues, the House of Lords Library equips members with the information they need to participate in Parliament through research and impartial briefings. 📄 https://lordslibrary.parliament.uk/
Both libraries publish briefings and research that are available for all to read. 🤝
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- Budget 2024 - 6 March 2024
- Runtime
- 5:07:28
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Jeremy Hunt MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer, delivers the Budget 2024 in the House of Commons chamber.
MPs will now debate the Budget for three days – Thursday 7, Monday 11 and Tuesday 12 March.
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
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- What is the Budget?
- Runtime
- 0:22
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Earlier today, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt delivered the Budget in the House of Commons chamber.
MPs will now debate the Budget for three days – Thursday 7, Monday 11 and Tuesday 12 March.
Find out more: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/what-is-the-budget/
Images: ©UK Parliament/Andy Bailey and Maria Unger
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- 🔴 PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions - 6 March 2024
- Runtime
- 30:21
- Date posted
- 2 years 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, Rishi Sunak 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, Sir Keir Starmer 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: PMQs and Budget 2024 with British Sign Language (BSL) - 6 March 2024
- Runtime
- 3:05:59
- Date posted
- 2 years 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, Rishi Sunak 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, Sir Keir Starmer 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
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- Title
- Budget 2024: What does the Chairman of Ways and Means do?
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Dame Eleanor Laing, the Chairman of Ways and Means, who is chairing #Budget2024 today, explains her role.
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- Financial education in England - Education Committee
- Runtime
- 1:54:52
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The House of Commons Education Committee question MoneySavingExpert founder Martin Lewis and Schools Minister Damian Hinds as it concludes its inquiry on expanding financial education in schools. Mr Lewis appears alongside Russell Winnard, Chief Operating Officer at Young Enterprise, a charity which developed a financial education textbook with Mr Lewis.
They discuss training and resources available to schools for providing financial education; the impact that covid-19 and cost-of-living pressures have had on young people’s perceptions of money; and whether external organisations should have a role in delivering financial education in schools.
In the second panel, Minister Damian Hinds and Kate Dixon, Director of Pupil Wellbeing and Safety at Department for Education, take questions on how financial education can be extended at primary school and post-16 level, and what the Department is doing to ensure the subject is prioritised and protected.
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- House of Commons Lookback: 26 February - 1 March 2024
- Runtime
- 0:18
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Here are some of the photos we captured in the Chamber this week. 📷
For a comprehensive catch-up of Chamber business with BSL, visit Parliament Live 📲 https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Commons
Images: ©UK Parliament/Andy Bailey and Maria Unger
