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🔴 PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions - 13 December 2023
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- 🔴 PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions - 13 December 2023
- Runtime
- 32:44
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Watch with British Sign Language (BSL): https://youtube.com/live/aaE-JBz0SQA?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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- 🔴 LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) - 13 December 2023
- Runtime
- 32:41
- 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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- What does the light at the top of Elizabeth Tower do?
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Why is there a light at the top of the Elizabeth Tower? 💡
The Ayrton Light is turned on when the House of Commons or House of Lords are sitting after dark. 🌃
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- What was Parliament like in the 1950s?
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- This new display zooms in on the decade to explore how the country and Parliament embraced the modern age.
Check it out for yourself, by booking a spot on a Palace of Westminster tour this winter. ⬇️
https://www.parliament.uk/visiting/visiting-and-tours/
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- E-petition debate relating to Israel and Palestine - Monday 11 December
- Runtime
- 2:46:25
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate on petitions relating to Israel and Palestine
Cat Smith MP, Chair 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/648225
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/648383
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/648292
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 Petiti...
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- What does Disability History Month mean to you as a MYP?
- Runtime
- 0:38
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- At this year’s UK Youth Parliament Rosie, MYP for Northumberland and Yasmina, MYP for Lewisham told us why Disability History Month is so important and what it means to them. 📣
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- House of Commons Lookback: 4 - 8 December 2023
- Runtime
- 0:30
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Here is some of the photography we were able to capture this week. 📷
Browse the full set on Flickr.
For a comprehensive catch-up of Chamber business with BSL, visit parliamentlive.tv 📲
Images: ©UK Parliament/ Jessica Taylor, Andy Bailey and Maria Unger
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- Disability History Month - The 1995 Disability Discrimination Act
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- For #DisabilityHistoryMonth our team at the Parliamentary Archives Team have curated a display about the legislative history of rights for people with disabilities.
This display investigates the 1995 Disability Discrimination Act, which was the first of its kind to prohibit discrimination in the workplace.
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- Why do select committees need your help?
- Runtime
- 1:24
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Find out about submitting evidence to a select committee.
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- Presentation of Private Members' Bills
- Runtime
- 0:18
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Twenty MPs presented their Private Members’ Bills today in the Commons. These MPs were successful in a ballot which took place on Thursday 16 November 2023. The ballot is a chance for backbench MPs to introduce a new law.
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- Palace of Westminster Christmas tree
- Runtime
- 0:33
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- What's this arriving at the Palace of Westminster 👀
Why not visit Parliament on a tour? Palace of Westminster tours are available to book now https://www.parliament.uk/visiting/visiting-and-tours/
With thanks to Forestry England for supplying this year's tree in New Palace Yard 🎄
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- 🔴 LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) - 6 December 2023
- Runtime
- 43:31
- 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:
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- 🔴 PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions - 6 December 2023
- Runtime
- 43:43
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Watch with British Sign Language (BSL): https://youtube.com/live/hVNdlKdqSm0?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://www.t...
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- UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly (PPA) plenary session, London – Tuesday 5 December 2023
- Runtime
- 2:38:11
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The UK and EU delegations participate in the fourth Plenary Session of the UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly (PPA), and the second to be held in Westminster.
The session will be an opportunity to discuss a range of issues including climate change, mobility of people, and artificial intelligence.
The session is also explore the future work of the PPA and the relationship between the UK and the EU.
The PPA meets twice a year, once in London, and once in either Brussels or Strasbourg.
Find out more about the PPA here: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2022/october-2022/uk-parliament-to-host-session-of-uk-eu-parliamentary-partnership-assembly/
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- UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly (PPA) plenary session, London – Monday 4 December 2023
- Runtime
- 2:29:47
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The UK and EU delegations participate in the fourth Plenary Session of the UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly (PPA), and the second to be held in Westminster.
The session will be an opportunity to discuss a range of issues including climate change, mobility of people, and artificial intelligence.
The session is also explore the future work of the PPA and the relationship between the UK and the EU.
The PPA meets twice a year, once in London, and once in either Brussels or Strasbourg.
Find out more about the PPA here: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2022/october-2022/uk-parliament-to-host-session-of-uk-eu-parliamentary-partnership-assembly/
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- What does Disability History Month mean to you?
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Comedian and presenter Adam Hills and Disability Rights Advocate Tracey tell us why this year's theme for #disabilityhistorymonth 'Disability, Children and Youth' is so important.
Featuring music from the wonderful Music Man Project at Mr Speaker's Disability History Month Reception 🎵 #ukdhm
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- 🔴 LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) - 29 November 2023
- Runtime
- 38:00
- 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:
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- 🔴 PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions - 29 November 2023
- Runtime
- 38:21
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Watch with British Sign Language (BSL): https://youtube.com/live/HxNrDdYS0lQ?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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- E-petition debate on legislation in respect of dangerous dogs - Monday 27 November
- Runtime
- 2:33:51
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate on petitions relating to legislation in respect of dangerous dogs.
Nick Fletcher 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/624876
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/643611
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 sche...
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- House of Commons Lookback: 20 - 24 November 2023
- Runtime
- 0:13
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Here is some of the Chamber photography we were able to capture this week. 📷
Browse the full set on UK Parliament Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/uk_parliament/albums/72177720312928369
For a comprehensive catch-up of Chamber business with BSL, visit Parliament Live 📲
Images: ©UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor and Maria Unger
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- Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt Autumn Statement (BSL) - 22 November 2023
- Runtime
- 1:39:44
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt MP, will make an Autumn Statement to the House of Commons on Wednesday 22 November 2023.
You can watch the full debate on Parliament TV: https://parliamentlive.tv/event/index/2ff13110-4b48-49b3-9b90-1d5335f7d5ad
Want to find out more about what's happening in the House of Commons this week?
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- Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt Autumn Statement - 22 November 2023
- Runtime
- 1:41:31
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt MP, will make an Autumn Statement to the House of Commons on Wednesday 22 November 2023.
You can watch the full debate on Parliament TV: https://parliamentlive.tv/event/index/2ff13110-4b48-49b3-9b90-1d5335f7d5ad
Want to find out more about what's happening in the House of Commons this week?
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- 🔴 LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) - 22 November 2023
- Runtime
- 33:48
- 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:
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- 🔴 PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions - 22 November 2023
- Runtime
- 34:06
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Watch with British Sign Language (BSL): https://youtube.com/live/XiLbiJVCruQ?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://www.t...
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- My Career Journey - Catering at the House of Commons
- Runtime
- 1:22
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- We're continuing to celebrate 250 years of catering at the House of Commons. 🍽️
José Souto, a Senior Chef Lecturer at Westminster Kingsway College talks us through his career journey. From participating in culinary competitions, to cooking for Nelson Mandela, José shows us how varied a career at the House of Commons is. 👨🍳
Find out more about working at the House of Commons: https://www.parliament.uk/about/working/jobs/
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- Welcome to autumn at Parliament…🍂
- Runtime
- 0:21
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Interested in visiting on a tour? https://www.parliament.uk/visiting/visiting-and-tours/?utm_campaign=1023-mar-ve-paidtours&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
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- E-petition debate on pay and financial support for healthcare students - awaiting date
- Runtime
- 39:36
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate on petitions relating to pay and financial support for healthcare students.
Marsha De Cordova 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/610557
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/616557
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/619609
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 en...
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- UK Youth Parliament 2023 - Eva MYP for Peterborough
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- “It's just been the most incredible experience ”- Eva, MYP for Peterborough, UK Youth Parliament.
Today we are talking to Members of Youth Parliament who are taking part in in today’s debate. 🎤
This is an important opportunity for young people to speak in the House of Commons on the issues that matter to them. 📣
Catch up on our channel.
#UKYPHOC #YouthVoice #UKYP
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- UK Youth Parliament 2023, Timi MYP for Greenwich
- Runtime
- 0:29
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- “It's also really cool to be in the place where decisions get made”- Timi, MYP for Greenwich UK Youth Parliament
Today we are talking to Members of Youth Parliament who are taking part in in today’s debate. 🎤
This is an important opportunity for young people to speak in the House of Commons on the issues that matter to them. 📣
Catch up on our channel.
#UKYPHOC #YouthVoice #UKYP
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- UK Youth Parliament 2023 - Ella, MYP for Essex
- Runtime
- 0:25
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- “It's the most incredible feeling to actually be here and know that I'm going to get to speak in the House of Commons" - Ella, MYP for Essex, UK Youth Parliament.
Today we are talking to Members of Youth Parliament who are taking part in in today’s debate. 🎤
This is an important opportunity for young people to speak in the House of Commons on the issues that matter to them. 📣
Catch up on our channel.
#UKYPHOC #YouthVoice #UKYP
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- UK Youth Parliament 2023 - afternoon session
- Runtime
- 2:11:30
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- On Friday 17th November, UK Youth Parliament will debate universal free school meals and food security for young people as part of their campaign, ‘Food for Learning’. More than 200 Members of Youth Parliament from across the UK will participate in the House of Commons debate.
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- UK Youth Parliament 2023 (BSL) - afternoon session
- Runtime
- 2:11:26
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- On Friday 17th November, UK Youth Parliament will debate universal free school meals and food security for young people as part of their campaign, ‘Food for Learning’. More than 200 Members of Youth Parliament from across the UK will participate in the House of Commons debate.
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- UK Youth Parliament 2023 - Curtis, MYP for Rotherham
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- “It feels incredibly inspirational, and I feel so privileged to be here representing young people on a national scale” - Curtis, MYP for Rotherham UK Youth Parliament.
Today we are talking to Members of Youth Parliament who are taking part in in today’s debate. 🎤️
This is an important opportunity for young people to speak in the House of Commons on the issues that matter to them. 📣
Watch live and catch up on our channel.
#UKYPHOC #YouthVoice #UKYP
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- UK Youth Parliament 2023 - Daanya, MYP for Manchester
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- “To be in Parliament... it genuinely feels unreal" - Daanya, MYP for Manchester.
Today we are talking to Members of Youth Parliament who are taking part in in today’s debate. 🎤
This is an important opportunity for young people to speak in the House of Commons on the issues that matter to them. 📣
Watch live and catch up on our channel.
#UKYPHOC #YouthVoice #UKYP
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- UK Youth Parliament 2023 (BSL) - morning session
- Runtime
- 1:43:07
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Today is the annual sitting of UK Youth Parliament in the House of Commons. More than 200 Members of Youth Parliament from across the UK will participate in today’s debate. This is an important opportunity for young people to speak in Parliament on the issues that matter to them.
Morning session
Mr Speaker welcomes MYPs & makes opening remarks
Penny Mordaunt MP, Leader of the House, addresses the UK Youth Parliament
Lilian Greenwood MP, Shadow Minister (Culture, Media and Sport, addresses the UK Youth Parliament
Stuart Andrew MP, Under Secretary of State of DCMS, addresses the UK Youth Parliament
Debate 1 – Holiday Hunger - Create provisions to ensure young people have access to meals outside of term time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5biqyR7KoTg&t=15m8s
Debate 2 – Quality of Food - For school meals to be made using good, healthy and nutritious ingredients and none ultra-processed foods....
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- UK Youth Parliament 2023 - morning session
- Runtime
- 1:45:41
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Today is the annual sitting of UK Youth Parliament in the House of Commons. More than 200 Members of Youth Parliament from across the UK will participate in today’s debate. This is an important opportunity for young people to speak in Parliament on the issues that matter to them.
Morning session
Mr Speaker welcomes MYPs & makes opening remarks
Penny Mordaunt MP, Leader of the House, addresses the UK Youth Parliament
Lilian Greenwood MP, Shadow Minister (Culture, Media and Sport, addresses the UK Youth Parliament
Stuart Andrew MP, Under Secretary of State of DCMS, addresses the UK Youth Parliament
Debate 1 – Holiday Hunger - Create provisions to ensure young people have access to meals outside of term time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLbox8qQyvc&t=15m16s
Debate 2 – Quality of Food - For school meals to be made using good, healthy and nutritious ingredients and none ultra-processed foods...
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- Home Affairs Select Committee - International Fraud Awareness Week
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- This International Fraud Awareness Week (12-18 November 2023), Simon Fell MP, member of the Home Affairs Select Committee, gives his top three tips on staying safe online and protecting yourself against fraud.
You can follow the Committee’s inquiry on fraud here: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/7913/fraud/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=international+fraud+awareness+week&utm_content=video+2
Follow the Home Affairs Committee on X: @CommonsHomeAffs
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- 🔴 PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions - 15 November 2023
- Runtime
- 34:56
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Watch with British Sign Language (BSL): https://youtube.com/live/--rLiChGtS8?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://www.t...
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- 🔴 LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) - 15 November 2023
- Runtime
- 35:48
- 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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ukhouseofcommons
Instagram: htt...
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- How can we tackle fraud? | Home Affairs Committee
- Runtime
- 2:35
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Fraud is the most common crime in England and Wales. There were 3.3 million incidents of fraud in the year ending June 2023. It accounts for over 40% of all offences, yet it’s only receives about 1% of police resources.
To mark International Fraud Awareness Week (12-18 November 2023), Dame Diana Johnson MP, Chair of the Home Affairs Select Committee, and Committee member Simon Fell MP, discuss the Committee’s inquiry into fraud.
You can follow the Committee’s inquiry on fraud here: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/7913/fraud/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=international+fraud+awareness+week&utm_content=video+1
Follow the Home Affairs Committee on X: @CommonsHomeAffs
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- State Opening... as seen by the Parliamentary photographers 📷
- Runtime
- 0:23
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Earlier this week saw the State Opening of Parliament.
This marked the start of the parliamentary year with the #KingsSpeech sets out the government’s agenda for the next session of Parliament.
Browse the full set of photos on our Flickr 📷 https://www.flickr.com/photos/uk_parliament/albums/72177720312497462
Watch on our YouTube 📲 https://youtube.com/live/5OcpNleUlJE
Listen on our SoundCloud 🎧 https://soundcloud.com/ukparliament/the-kings-speech-state-opening-of-parliament-7-november-2023
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- The chimes of Big Ben...live on the BBC 🔔
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The chimes of Big Ben can once again be heard live on BBC Radio 4. 🔴
Microphones have been reinstalled at the top of the Elizabeth Tower - listen in just before the Six O’Clock News bulletin, and before midnight. 🎙️
Hear the bells for yourself by visiting on a tour. 🔔 https://www.parliament.uk/visiting/visiting-and-tours/big-ben-tour/
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- State Opening 2023: The final words of the King's Speech
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- “Other measures will be laid before you.”
The final words of the #KingsSpeech give the government flexibility to introduce other bills (draft laws) during the session.
#StateOpening #shorts
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- State Opening 2023: The King's Speech is handed to the King
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The first #KingsSpeech in 72 years, written by the government, is handed to the King by the Lord Chancellor.
#StateOpening #shorts
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- State Opening 2023: Procession of Members to the House of Lords
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The Serjeant-at-Arms picks up the ceremonial mace.
Alongside the Speaker and Black Rod, he leads the Members of the House of Commons as they walk towards the House of Commons.
#StateOpening #shorts
- Title
- State Opening 2023: Black Rod Summons the House of Commons
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Black Rod is sent to summon the House of Commons to listen to the #KingsSpeech in the House of Lords.
On her approach, the doors are slammed in her face, symbolising the independence of the House of Commons from the monarchy. She then knocks three times before the doors are re-opened.
#StateOpening #shorts
- Title
- State Opening of Parliament 2023
- Runtime
- 32:56
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The State Opening of Parliament on Tuesday 7 November marks the formal start of the parliamentary year and sets out the government’s agenda for the next session of Parliament, outlining proposed policies and legislation.
This year, His Majesty the King will open Parliament for the first time as monarch.
Find out more: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2023/november-2023/state-opening-of-parliament-2023/
Learn more about the work of Parliament on a tour: https://www.parliament.uk/visiting/visiting-and-tours/?utm_campaign=1123-mar-ve-paidtours-winter&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube
- Title
- State Opening 2023: The Royal Family Arrive
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Their Majesties the King and Queen arrive in the House of Lords for the #KingsSpeech.
#StateOpening #shorts
- Title
- What happens during the State Opening of Parliament?
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The 2023 State Opening of Parliament will take place on Tuesday 7 November.
State Opening is the formal start of the parliamentary year and is the only time the three constituent parts of Parliament - the monarch, House of Lords and House of Commons - regularly meet.
Find out more about State Opening: https://www.parliament.uk/about/how/occasions/stateopening/
Watch live: https://youtube.com/live/5OcpNleUlJE 🔴
#StateOpening
- Title
- Doorkeepers and State Opening of Parliament
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- State Opening will take place on Tuesday 7 November in the House of Lords, marking the start of the next session of Parliament.
We spoke to Doorkeeper John about his important role in the ceremony.
During the State Opening ceremony Black Rod is sent to summon the House of Commons to listen to the #KingsSpeech in the House of Lords.
Slamming the door as Black Rod approaches symbolises the independence of the Commons from the monarchy.
Black Rod knocks three times before the doors are re-opened, and MPs proceed to the House of Lords to listen to the speech.
Find out more about State Opening: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2023/november-2023/state-opening-of-parliament-2023/
