UK Parliament
What exactly is a constituency?
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- What exactly is a constituency?
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- In the upcoming general election on Thursday 4 July, eligible voters can vote for their choice of constituency MP 🗳️
But what exactly is a constituency? 🤷
Find out more ▶️ https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/the-general-election-and-voting-in-the-uk
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- Where do we go to vote?
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- 0:14
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- The general election is on Thursday July 4. 🗳️
But where do we go to vote on polling day?
Find out more ▶️ https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/the-general-election-and-voting-in-the-uk
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- What is a general election?
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- 0:16
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- A general election has been called for Thursday 4 July.
But what is an election? 🗳️
Find out more ▶️ https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/the-general-election-and-voting-in-the-uk
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- What (or who) are candidates?
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- 0:14
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- What, or rather who, are candidates? 🤷
Find out more ▶️ https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/the-general-election-and-voting-in-the-uk
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- What is a constituency?
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- 0:17
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- We all live in something called a constituency. 📍
Confused? Find out more👇
https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/the-general-election-and-voting-in-the-uk/#heading-3
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- What is a Member of Parliament?
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- We're all represented by our local MP in the House of Commons 🏛️
But what actually is a Member of Parliament?
Find out more ⬇️
https://www.parliament.uk/about/mps-and-lords/members/
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- What is a general election?
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- There will be a general election on Thursday 4 July.
This is an opportunity for people in every part of the UK to choose their MP.
Find out more ▶️ https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/the-general-election-and-voting-in-the-uk
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- What exactly is dissolution?
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- 0:18
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Parliament will be dissolved on Thursday 30 May.
But what exactly does this mean ❓
Find out more ▶️ https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/the-general-election-and-voting-in-the-uk
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- What happened in the House of Commons this week?
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- 0:39
- 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 📲
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- What does prorogation mean?
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- 0:15
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
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- Parliament will prorogue on Friday 24 May.
But what does this term actually mean? 🤔
Find out more ▶️ https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/the-general-election-and-voting-in-the-uk
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- A general election has been called, what’s next?
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The general election will be on Thursday 4 July.
What happens in Parliament next?
Find out more ▶️ https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/the-general-election-and-voting-in-the-uk
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- What happens to Parliament at dissolution?
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The general election will be on Thursday 4 July.
Parliament will be prorogued on Friday 24 May and dissolved on Thursday 30 May.
Find out more ▶️ https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2024/may/general-election-2024
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- Rishi Sunak's last Prime Minister's Questions as Prime Minister: 22 May 2024
- Runtime
- 38:37
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) - https://youtube.com/live/Yv3dWv5PGug
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: Prime Minister's Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) - 22 May 2024
- Runtime
- 38:48
- 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:
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/HouseofCommons
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ukhouseofcommons
Instagram: htt...
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- UK Arms Exports to Israel - Ministerial Hearing - Business and Trade Committee
- Runtime
- 1:29:49
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Government Ministers questioned by the cross-party Business and Trade Committee on UK arms exports to Israel.
Witnesses:
Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP
Minister of State at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Alan Mak MP
Minister for Industry and Economic Security at Department for Business and Trade
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- British Film and High-End TV | Sixth Session - Culture, Media and Sport Committee
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- 2:21:04
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- How can the UK film industry combat its workforce crisis?
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee's inquiry into film and high-end TV will continue with a session focused on skills, training and workforce retention.
During the session, Members will seek to understand the labour and skills challenges that threaten the UK’s film and TV production industry.
In the first panel, the cross-party Committee will question the Screen Sectors Skills Task Force, the National Film and Television School and the British Film Institute on the current skills crisis in the UK’s screen industry. MPs are likely to discuss the sector’s current skills needs, proposed plans to address them and the role the UK’s formal education sector can play in skills training.
MPs will then look at on-the-job training within the sector, hearing from ScreenSkills, Resource Productions and Myriam Raja, lead director on Netflix’s TV BAFTA winning ‘Top Boy’. The...
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- E-petition debate relating to Low Traffic Neighbourhoods and accessibility - Monday 20 May
- Runtime
- 1:36:24
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate on petitions relating to Low Traffic Neighbourhoods and accessibility.
Marsha De Cordova MP, 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/632748
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/651094
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 ...
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- Why does Aaron need so many pens? ✍️
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Aaron is the Clerk of Publishing which means it's his job to keep the official record of all the changes made by MPs to a bill in the House of Commons before it becomes law.
Learn more about the how Parliament works on our website.
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- 🔴 LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) - 15 May 2024
- Runtime
- 36:13
- 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 - 15 May 2024
- Runtime
- 36:08
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) - https://www.youtube.com/live/UXkF_8pIYEo?feature=shared
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: ht...
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- Georgia Harrison talks about non-consensual intimate image abuse | Women and Equalities Committee
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Warning: This video contains details some audiences may find upsetting.
Broadcaster and TV personality Georgia Harrison came to Parliament to tell MPs about her experiences of non-consensual intimate image abuse, sometimes referred to as ‘revenge porn’.
Georgia and the Women and Equalities Committee discussed victim support, proposed legal changes, and the role technology like StopNCII.org can play in preventing abuse.
If you are affected by intimate image abuse you can contact the Revenge Porn Helpline, which supports UK adults. If you are under 18, Childline can support.
Revenge Porn Helpline: https://revengepornhelpline.org.uk/
Childline: https://www.childline.org.uk/
Watch Georgia's discussion with the committee in full: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxqwyGsArXU
Follow the Committee on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Commonswomequ
Follow the work of committees on Instagram: https://ww...
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- Non-consensual intimate image abuse with Georgia Harrison | Women and Equalities Committee
- Runtime
- 2:59
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Warning: This video contains details some audiences may find upsetting.
Broadcaster and TV personality Georgia Harrison came to Parliament to tell MPs about her experiences of non-consensual intimate image abuse, sometimes referred to as ‘revenge porn’.
Georgia and the Women and Equalities Committee discussed victim support, proposed legal changes, and the role technology like StopNCII.org can play in preventing abuse.
If you are affected by intimate image abuse you can contact the Revenge Porn Helpline, which supports UK adults. If you are under 18, Childline can support.
Revenge Porn Helpline: https://revengepornhelpline.org.uk/
Childline: https://www.childline.org.uk/
Watch Georgia's discussion with the Committee in full: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxqwyGsArXU
Follow the Committee on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Commonswomequ
Follow the work of committees on Instagram: https://ww...
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- E-petition debate relating to a visa scheme for Palestinians - Monday 13 May
- Runtime
- 3:13:27
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate on a petition relating to a visa scheme for Palestinians.
Cat Smith 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/648577
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...
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- How can the Government save Grassroots Music Venues? | Culture, Media and Sport Committee
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Grassroots music venues (GMVs) in the UK are closing at a rate of two per week. Towns and cities across the country are losing sources of vital local culture, and artists are struggling to make touring viable
After listening to owners and operators across the UK, the Culture, Media and Sport Committee has published a report on what the Government needs to do to prevent more closures, and protect venues and jobs.
The Music Venue Trust described 2023 as the most challenging year for the sector since it was founded in 2014, while Creative UK said the grassroots music sector took a battering.
Head to committees.parliament.uk and search ‘Culture, Media and Sport Committee’ to read the report in full.
Head to the CMS Committee’s website to read the report in full: https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5804/cmselect/cmcumeds/527/report.html
#music #localmusic #culture #musicvenues #committees #parliament #...
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- What's being installed in the Royal Gallery?
- Runtime
- 0:40
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Watch Connie, the Senior Conservation Technician in our Collection Care Team, install a new exhibition in the Royal Gallery 🔧
The Parliamentary Archives: Past, Present and Future takes us through the history of this unique collection. 📜
The Parliamentary Archives collections and some associated services are currently relocating to the National Archives in Kew. All moves are expected to be completed by summer 2025.
Find out how you can access our records via the link below https://archives.parliament.uk/visit-us/plan-your-visit/
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- British Film and High-End TV | Fifth Session – Culture, Media and Sport Committee
- Runtime
- 1:39:03
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Note: Due to multiple divisions, sections of this stream have been edited out where the session was suspended to allow the members to vote.
What is the role for major streamers and studios in the UK's film and high-end TV industry?
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee is continuing its Film and High-End TV inquiry. In this session, MPs will question Paramount, Netflix, NBCUniversal International and Amazon on their inward investment into the UK’s Film and TV Industry.
The Cross-Party Committee are likely to explore what makes the UK an attractive destination for making film and high-end TV, and what global competition and broader market forces could mean for investment in the UK.
Questions could focus on the companies’ views on the use of copyrighted content by AI developers, as well as potential levies or obligations on streamers to invest in UK-based production. MPs could also discuss the companies' differing approaches to sec...
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- Non-consensual intimate image abuse - Women and Equalities Committee
- Runtime
- 1:24:25
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Note: Due to multiple divisions, sections of this stream have been edited out where the session was suspended to allow the members to vote.
Watch as the Women and Equalities Committee takes evidence on non-consensual intimate image abuse.
The Committee is speaking to Georgia Harrison, a campaigner, broadcaster and TV personality. She will be given the opportunity to tell the Committee about her experience of being a victim of non-consensual intimate image abuse, and what changes she would like to see to help other victims.
They will also be questioning David Wright, CEO of SWGfL and Director at The UK Safer Internet Centre (UKSIC), and Keily Blair, CEO at OnlyFans. One of the key issues being discussed is the role technology can play in preventing and tackling non-consensual intimate image abuse.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Witness(es): Georgia Harrison
00:36:00 - Witness(es): David Wright, Keily Blair
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- 🔴 PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions - 8 May 2024
- Runtime
- 35:44
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) - https://youtube.com/live/OvA6FWeJdBE
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.c...
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- 🔴 LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) - 8 May 2024
- Runtime
- 36:10
- 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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- Sunshine + friends + Big Ben
- Runtime
- 0:11
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Sunshine + friends + Big Ben = the perfect day out in London ☀️
Want to visit Big Ben on a tour?
Tickets for August go live today - https://www.parliament.uk/visiting/visiting-and-tours/big-ben-tour/?utm_campaign=0524-mar-ve-paidtours-bigbentours&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube 🎟️
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- Are fast fashion compatible with sustainability? | Environmental Audit Committee
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Can fast fashion collaborations, like the one between Boohoo and Kourtney Kardashian, be sustainable?
The Environmental Audit Committee hosted a follow up session to their landmark inquiry on the sustainability of the fashion sector.
They asked Boohoo’s head of responsible sourcing whether celebrity marketing can exist alongside environmental protection.
Head to committees.parliament.uk and search ‘Environmental Audit Committee’ to find out more about our work.
#FastFashion #Sustainability #Fashion #SelectCommittee #Politics #houseofcommons
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- Sustainability of the fashion sector: follow up - Environmental Audit Committee
- Runtime
- 2:44:29
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Environmental Audit Committee revisits its landmark inquiry into fast fashion, in an evidence session exploring
the sustainability of the UK fashion industry.
Witnesses:
Panel 1:
• Professor Dilys Williams, Founder and Director, Centre for Sustainable Fashion, University of the Arts London
• Helen Bird, Head of Material Systems Transformation, WRAP
• Femke den Hartog, CSR Policy Advisor, Europe, INretail
Panel 2:
• Responsible Sourcing, Group Product Operations and Wholesale Director, boohoo Group plc
• Marcus Hartmann, Head of Public Affairs, H&M
• Joe Metcalfe, Founder and CEO, Thrift+
• Lorna Fallon, Trading Director, Oxfam
Read the Committee's report from 2019: https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201719/cmselect/cmenvaud/1952/report-summary.html
Thumbnail image: Mariakray - stock.adobe.com
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Professor Dil...
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- 🔴 PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions - 1 May 2024
- Runtime
- 37:20
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) - https://youtube.com/live/OYs-Ui06Sns
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.c...
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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.
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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- The UK's international counter-terrorism policy - Foreign Affairs Committee
- Runtime
- 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...
- Title
- How do you find out what's happening in the House of Commons?
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- 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.
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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- 🔴 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:
Twitter: https://www.twitter.c...
- Title
- 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
- 3 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...
- Title
- 🔴 LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) - 17 April 2024
- Runtime
- 37:53
- Date posted
- 3 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
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- Title
- 🔴 PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions - 17 April 2024
- Runtime
- 37:13
- Date posted
- 3 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:
Twitter: https:/...
- Title
- Post Office Horizon IT scandal - Justice Committee
- Runtime
- 1:10:54
- Date posted
- 3 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
- Title
- Looking for interesting things to do this summer in London? 👀
- Runtime
- 0:22
- Date posted
- 3 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
- Title
- Behind the bookshelves: Inside the Commons Library
- Runtime
- 1:37
- Date posted
- 3 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.
- Title
- Will you be visiting Parliament this Spring? 🌼
- Runtime
- 0:21
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
