UK Parliament
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's first House of Commons Statement: 25 July 2019
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- Prime Minister Boris Johnson's first House of Commons Statement: 25 July 2019
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- 2:46:19
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Boris Johnson makes his first statement as Prime Minister on the Government's priorities. Statement begins at 17:56
This video begins with the first Business Questions of new Commons Leader Jacob Rees-Mogg.
You can follow @HouseofCommons on Twitter for official news and information for the UK House of Commons Chamber.
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- Welcome to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly 2019, hosted by UK Parliament
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- 3:56
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
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- The 2019 annual session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly is to take place in London from 11-14 October, hosted by the UK Parliament.
The NATO Parliamentary Assembly is the consultative interparliamentary body for NATO, and the Assembly’s current President is UK MP Madeleine Moon.
The Assembly brings together legislators from all NATO member states and is the vital link between NATO and the Parliaments of its member states.
This year’s annual session will see around 600 delegates – including parliamentarians from NATO countries and partner countries, UK ministers and defence experts – gather to discuss international security issues.
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- Theresa May's last PMQs: 24 July 2019
- Runtime
- 1:04:30
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday that the House of Commons is sitting and gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime 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, Jeremy Corbyn asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
You can follow https://twitter.com/HouseofCommons for official news and information for the UK House of Commons Chamber.
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- Theresa May maiden speech in the House of Commons - 2 June 1997
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- 12:41
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Theresa May was elected as the Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) for Maidenhead at the 1997 General Election. She made her first speech (known as a maiden speech) in the Commons on 2 June 1997 in a debate on the Education (Schools) Bill.
May became Prime Minister in July 2016 following the resignation of David Cameron.
Read the Hansard report of Theresa May's maiden speech: https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/1997-06-02/debates/59ae53ad-640c-46d8-8e21-e5d749683c14/Education(Schools)Bill#contribution-a4657aab-8746-4a7c-9dab-6e0a19a0dfaa
A maiden speech is the first speech made in the Chamber by a new member of the House of Commons or the House of Lords.
A maiden speech is usually uncontroversial and fairly brief, including a tribute to the Member’s predecessor in the seat, irrespective of party, and favourable remarks about the constituency. It is a tradition that a maiden speech is heard without interruption and that t...
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- The NHS in future trade deals - 22 July 2019
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- 1:14:01
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- MPs debate the NHS in future trade deals. The debate will be opened by Mike Hill MP, a member of the Petitions Committee.
View the petition and government response
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/242300
Why is this petition being debated?
The Petitions Committee has the power to schedule debates on e-petitions in the House of Commons Second Chamber, Westminster Hall.
In deciding which petitions should be debated, it takes into account how many people have signed the petition, the topicality of the issue raised, whether the issue has recently been debated in Parliament, and the breadth of interest among MPs.
What will the petition debate achieve?
Debates on petitions in Westminster Hall are general debates about the issues raised by the petition.
MPs can discuss the petition and, if they wish, ask questions about the Government’s position on the issue or press the Governmen...
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- Sir Vince Cable maiden speech - 11 June 1997
- Runtime
- 11:26
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Sir Vince Cable was elected as the Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament (MP) for Twickenham in London at the 1997 General Election. He made his first speech (known as a maiden speech) in the Commons on 11 June 1997 in a debate on the Bank of England.
He was re-elected at the 2001, 2005 and 2010 general elections. In the 2010-2015 Conservative-Liberal Democrat Coalition Government, he served in the Cabinet as Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, and President of the Board of Trade.
He lost his seat to Conservative Dr Tania Mathias at the 2015 General Election, winning it back two years later in 2017. He became leader of the Liberal Democrats in July 2017, before standing down in July 2019.
Read the Hansard report of Sir Vince Cable's maiden speech: https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/1997-06-11/debates/cc73185e-9f48-40b7-8907-87cefba8e8da/BankOfEngland#contribution-e680943d-428f-4422-b489-da0554e618cf
Find out mor...
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- LIVE BBC Director General faces questions from DCMS Committee on TV licences for over-75s
- Runtime
- 3:08:29
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The BBC Director General Lord Tony Hall gives evidence alongside Chairman Sir David Clementi about the corporation’s decision to remove free TV licences from all but the poorest of those aged 75 and over.
Purpose of the session
As part of the Committee’s scrutiny of the BBC Annual Report, MPs are also expected to consider audience figures and performance across TV and radio networks, the BBC’s commercial operations, as well as progress on gender and equal pay.
Questions will also focus on the duty of care to participants for the on-going inquiry into Reality TV with Editorial Policy and Standards Director David Jordan among those giving evidence.
Witnesses
At 2.30pm:
Lord Tony Hall, Director General, BBC
Sir David Clementi, Chairman, BBC
Clare Sumner, Director, Policy, BBC
Glyn Isherwood, Chief Financial Officer, BBC
At 3.30pm:
Lord Tony Hall, Director-Ge...
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 17 July 2019
- Runtime
- 46:56
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday that the House of Commons is sitting and gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime 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, Jeremy Corbyn asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
You can follow https://twitter.com/HouseofCommons for official news and information for the UK House of Commons Chamber.
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- Restoring Big Ben
- Runtime
- 3:01
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- We've reached the half way stage in the Elizabeth Tower restoration project just in time for Big Ben's 160th birthday! Big Ben chimed for the first time on 11 July 1859 and to celebrate we're giving you a sneak peek behind the scenes. A huge amount of work has been going on under the scaffolding to restore the Elizabeth Tower. Watch to learn more about the gilding process, the stonework, and the glassmaker's work.
Gilding: all photos ©UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor
Stonemasonry: all photos ©UK Parliament/Mark Duffy
Glassmaker: all images © UK Parliament/Mark Duffy
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- BBC e-petition debate - 15 July 2019
- Runtime
- 2:52:10
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee decided to have a single debate on three petitions about the BBC that had reached 100,000 signatures. This is because the Committee wanted to ensure that the petitions were debated as soon as possible, so that they would be less likely to be overtaken by events.
Read the petition and the Government response:
Continue to fund free TV licences for the over 75 in the future
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/234627
Public inquiry into the bias in the BBC
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/234797
Abolish the BBC television license
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/235653
Why are these petitions being debated?
The Petitions Committee has the power to schedule debates on e-petitions in the House of Commons Second Chamber, Westminster Hall.
In deciding which petitions should be debated, it takes into account how many peop...
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- LIVE - Watch the Youth Select Committee question experts about knife crime. 12 July 2019
- Runtime
- 1:05:51
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- LIVE - Watch the Youth Select Committee question experts about knife crime. 12 July 2019
Ministers and Members of Parliament alongside leading figures from the world of policing, crime, and policy are amongst those giving evidence to the Youth Select Committee on 5 and 12 July as part of an inquiry into knife crime.
Today’s session will address media, culture and social influences, an offender focus, policy development and solutions and strategies.
The Youth Select Committee are debating knife crime at UK Parliament after over 1.1 million young people declared knife crime their biggest concern in a UK-wide ballot of young people aged 11 to 18.
The Youth Select Committee is made up of members aged 11-18 and include two Members of UK Youth Parliament (MYPs), two youth councillors, a Young Mayor, one elected representative from each of the devolved nations, and three reserved seats.
Follow the inquiry at https://www.p...
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- LIVE - Watch the Youth Select Committee question experts about knife crime. 12 July 2019
- Runtime
- 2:23:53
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- LIVE - Watch the Youth Select Committee question experts about knife crime. 12 July 2019
Ministers and Members of Parliament alongside leading figures from the world of policing, crime, and policy are amongst those giving evidence to the Youth Select Committee on 5 and 12 July as part of an inquiry into knife crime.
Today’s session will address media, culture and social influences, an offender focus, policy development and solutions and strategies.
The Youth Select Committee are debating knife crime at UK Parliament after over 1.1 million young people declared knife crime their biggest concern in a UK-wide ballot of young people aged 11 to 18.
The Youth Select Committee is made up of members aged 11-18 and include two Members of UK Youth Parliament (MYPs), two youth councillors, a Young Mayor, one elected representative from each of the devolved nations, and three reserved seats.
Follow the inquiry at https://www.p...
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- 40th Anniversary of Departmental Select Committees in the House of Commons
- Runtime
- 12:20
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- This year the House of Commons is celebrating the 40th anniversary of departmental select committees. In this video, we asked some of the current Chairs to tell us about their experiences on committees and what they think the future for select committees looks like.
Find out more: https://houseofcommons.shorthandstori...
This video is subject to © Parliamentary copyright https://www.parliament.uk/copyright
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 10 July 2019
- Runtime
- 50:13
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday that the House of Commons is sitting and gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime 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, Jeremy Corbyn asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
You can follow https://twitter.com/HouseofCommons for official news and information for the UK House of Commons Chamber.
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- BEIS Committee questions Sir David Attenborough
- Runtime
- 59:34
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee questions Sir David Attenborough on a range of issues relating to climate change and the ‘net zero’ emissions target.
The evidence session is likely to cover Sir David’s views on public engagement and public perceptions of climate change, the ecological impact of global warming, and the benefits and costs of the transition to a low-carbon economy.
A BEIS Committee hearing with the BEIS Minister on the Clean Growth Strategy and ‘net zero’ will be held at a later date.
The hearings are part of the Committee’s ongoing work on the Clean Growth Strategy and complement its current inquiries on financing energy infrastructure and on energy efficiency. The Committee has also carried out inquiries on Carbon Capture Usage and Storage and on Electric Vehicles.
https://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/business-energy-industrial-strategy/
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- Dangerous driving e-petition debate - 8 July 2019
- Runtime
- 2:23:23
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- MPs debate the Violet-Grace’s Law e-petition. The petition calls for life sentences for death by dangerous driving. The debate will be opened by Helen Jones MP, a member of the Petitions Committee.
View the petition and the Government response:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/236952
Why is this petition being debated?
The Petitions Committee has the power to schedule debates on e-petitions in the House of Commons Second Chamber, Westminster Hall.
In deciding which petitions should be debated, it takes into account how many people have signed the petition, the topicality of the issue raised, whether the issue has recently been debated in Parliament, and the breadth of interest among MPs.
What will the petition debate achieve?
Debates on petitions in Westminster Hall are general debates about the issues raised by the petition.
MPs can discuss the petition and, if they wish, ...
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- LIVE - Watch the Youth Select Committee question experts about knife crime. 5 July 2019.
- Runtime
- 2:39:19
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Ministers and Members of Parliament alongside leading figures from the world of policing, crime, and policy are amongst those giving evidence to the Youth Select Committee on 5 and 12 July as part of an inquiry into knife crime.
Today’s session will address the overview and scale of the problem, the Government, and a focus on prevention and intervention.
The Youth Select Committee is debating knife crime at UK Parliament after over 1.1 million young people declared knife crime their biggest concern in a UK-wide ballot of young people aged 11 to 18.
The Youth Select Committee is made up of members aged 11-18 and includes two Members of UK Youth Parliament (MYPs), two youth councillors, a Young Mayor, one elected representative from each of the devolved nations, and three reserved seats.
Follow the inquiry at https://www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/offices/commons/media-relations-group/news/youth-select-committee-2019-to-q...
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- LIVE - Watch the Youth Select Committee question experts about knife crime. 5 July 2019.
- Runtime
- 2:18:38
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Ministers and Members of Parliament alongside leading figures from the world of policing, crime, and policy are amongst those giving evidence to the Youth Select Committee on 5 and 12 July as part of an inquiry into knife crime.
Today’s session will address the overview and scale of the problem, the Government, and a focus on prevention and intervention.
The Youth Select Committee is debating knife crime at UK Parliament after over 1.1 million young people declared knife crime their biggest concern in a UK-wide ballot of young people aged 11 to 18.
The Youth Select Committee is made up of members aged 11-18 and includes two Members of UK Youth Parliament (MYPs), two youth councillors, a Young Mayor, one elected representative from each of the devolved nations, and three reserved seats.
Follow the inquiry at https://www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/offices/commons/media-relations-group/news/youth-select-committee-2019-to-q...
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 3 July 2019 - school funding, no-deal Brexit, knife crime
- Runtime
- 49:30
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday that the House of Commons is sitting and gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister.
https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2019/july/prime-ministers-questions-3-july-2019/
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, Jeremy Corbyn asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
You can follow https://twitter.com/HouseofCommons for official news and information for the UK House of Commons Chamber.
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- EFRA Committee questions retailers and producers of plastic packaging - 3 July 2019
- Runtime
- 2:20:50
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee discusses topics including compostable alternatives to plastic packaging, inconsistency in recycling collections and deposit return schemes for its inquiry into plastic food and drink packaging.
Witnesses
At 9.30am
Karen Graley, Packaging and Reprographics Manager, Waitrose
Stuart Lendrum, Head of Packaging, Iceland
Robin Clark, Director of Business Partnerships, Just Eat
At 10:30am
Andy Sweetman, Chair of the Bio-based and Biodegradable Industries Association (BBIA)
Barry Turner, Plastic & Flexible Packaging Group Director, British Plastics Federation
Nick Brown, Head of Sustainability, Coca Cola European Partners GB
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- Online homophobia e-petition debate - 1 July 2019
- Runtime
- 1:48:49
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- MPs debate a petition about online homophobia. The debate will be opened by Daniel Zeichner MP, a member of the Petitions Committee.
View the petition and the Government response:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/239444
Why is this petition being debated?
The Petitions Committee has the power to schedule debates on e-petitions in the House of Commons Second Chamber, Westminster Hall.
In deciding which petitions should be debated, it takes into account how many people have signed the petition, the topicality of the issue raised, whether the issue has recently been debated in Parliament, and the breadth of interest among MPs.
What will the petition debate achieve?
Debates on petitions in Westminster Hall are general debates about the issues raised by the petition.
MPs can discuss the petition and, if they wish, ask questions about the Government’s position on the issue or pre...
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 26 June 2019
- Runtime
- 48:51
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday that the House of Commons is sitting and gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister.
Find out more: https://www.parliament.uk/business/ne...
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, Jeremy Corbyn asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
You can follow https://twitter.com/HouseofCommons for official news and information for the UK House of Commons Chamber.
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- DCMS Committee questions Executive Producer of Jeremy Kyle show : 25 June 2019
- Runtime
- 3:30:40
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- In the first session of the DCMS Committee’s inquiry into reality TV Tom McLennan, Executive Producer of The Jeremy Kyle Show and Director of Entertainment, North, ITV Studios, appears before MPs.
Questions are expected to focus on the duty of care exercised towards participants. Also giving evidence, Graham Stanier, Director of Aftercare, and ITV Studios’ managing director Julian Bellamy.
The session will also consider wider issues facing reality TV shows, such as ITV’s Love Island, including what support is offered during and after filming, and how procedures are monitored.
ITV’s senior executives including CEO Carolyn McCall and Chairman Sir Peter Bazalgette will give evidence in a second panel.
A range of former participants and programme makers will be invited to give evidence during July and into the autumn.
Follow the inquiry:
https://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/co...
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- Unsustainable packaging e-petition debate - 24 June 2019
- Runtime
- 1:38:14
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- MPs debate a petition about non-recyclable and unsustainable food packaging. The debate will be opened by Daniel Zeichner MP, a member of the Petitions Committee.
View the petition and the Government response:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/232684
Why is this petition being debated?
The Petitions Committee has the power to schedule debates on e-petitions in the House of Commons Second Chamber, Westminster Hall.
In deciding which petitions should be debated, it takes into account how many people have signed the petition, the topicality of the issue raised, whether the issue has recently been debated in Parliament, and the breadth of interest among MPs.
What will the petition debate achieve?
Debates on petitions in Westminster Hall are general debates about the issues raised by the petition.
MPs can discuss the petition and, if they wish, ask questions about the Government’...
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- UK Parliament tours - Something for everyone
- Runtime
- 1:37
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- We are open year round for UK and international visitors to take a tour of one of the world’s most iconic buildings.
https://www.parliament.uk/visiting/
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 19 June 2019 - education funding, police levels, Brexit, fire safety
- Runtime
- 53:25
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday that the House of Commons is sitting and gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister.
Find out more: https://www.parliament.uk/business/ne...
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, Jeremy Corbyn asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
You can follow https://twitter.com/HouseofCommons for official news and information for the UK House of Commons Chamber.
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- Identifying pets after traffic accidents e-petition debate - 17 June 2019
- Runtime
- 1:45:39
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- MPs debate a petition about identifying pets after traffic accidents. The debate will be opened by Martyn Day MP, a member of the Petitions Committee.
View the petition and the Government response:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/229004
Why is this petition being debated?
The Petitions Committee has the power to schedule debates on e-petitions in the House of Commons Second Chamber, Westminster Hall.
In deciding which petitions should be debated, it takes into account how many people have signed the petition, the topicality of the issue raised, whether the issue has recently been debated in Parliament, and the breadth of interest among MPs.
What will the petition debate achieve?
Debates on petitions in Westminster Hall are general debates about the issues raised by the petition.
MPs can discuss the petition and, if they wish, ask questions about the Government’s position o...
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- Jo Cox's Maiden Speech
- Runtime
- 6:09
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Today we remember our colleague Jo Cox MP, who was tragically killed on her way to a constituency meeting on 16 June 2016. Jo was elected to the House of Commons to represent the constituency of Batley and Spen in the 2015 General Election. This is is her maiden speech in the House of Commons Chamber on Wednesday 3 June 2015.
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 12 June 2019 - Brexit, climate change, industrial strategy
- Runtime
- 47:52
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday that the House of Commons is sitting and gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister.
Find out more: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2019/june/prime-ministers-questions-12-june-2019/
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, Jeremy Corbyn asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
You can follow https://twitter.com/HouseofCommons for official news and information for the UK House of Commons Chamber.
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- Drugs for Cystic Fibrosis e-petition debate - 10 June 2019
- Runtime
- 2:27:19
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- MPs debate a petition urging the Government to ensure the NHS supply new lifesaving drugs, including Orkambi, for cystic fibrosis. Paul Scully MP, a member of the Petitions Committee, will open the debate.
The petition, which has more than 108,000 signatures, states: “Children and young adults with cystic fibrosis endure lifelong suffering and early death. They need Orkambi and other precision medicines as they are developed. Sufferers in the European Union, United States and Australia can access the drugs, but not the UK. Hundreds have died in the three years since these drugs were licensed.”
The petitioner adds: “Despite an ever-increasing abundance of evidence as to the drugs’ effectiveness, cystic fibrosis sufferers still do not have access. Case studies report miraculous improvements in health. Consultants nationwide hav...
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 5 June 2019 - D-Day Anniversary, trade deals with the US, steel industry
- Runtime
- 47:22
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Today PMQs sees David Lidington face Shadow Business Secretary Rebecca Long-Bailey.
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday that the House of Commons is sitting and gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime 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, Jeremy Corbyn asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
You can follow https://twitter.com/HouseofCommons for official news and information for the UK House of Commons Chamber.
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 22 May 2019 - Brexit, historic allegations against veterans, schools
- Runtime
- 53:58
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Prime Minister Theresa May answered MPs' questions on Brexit, historic allegations against veterans who served in Northern Ireland, schools funding and more.
https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2019/may/prime-ministers-questions-22-may-2019/
Question Time in the House of Commons is an opportunity for MPs to question government ministers about matters for which they are responsible.
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday that the House of Commons is sitting and gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime 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, Jeremy Corbyn asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
...
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- Statement on Leaving the European Union - 22 May 2019
- Runtime
- 1:31:43
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Following her speech on the Withdrawal Agreement Bill yesterday, Prime Minister Theresa May makes a statement to the House of Commons on leaving the EU.
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- Immunity for soldiers e-petition debate - 20 May 2019
- Runtime
- 3:02:19
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- MPs debate a petition about immunity for soldiers. The debate will be opened by Damien Moore MP, a member of the Petitions Committee.
View the petition and the Government response:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/243947
Why is this petition being debated?
The Petitions Committee has the power to schedule debates on e-petitions in the House of Commons Second Chamber, Westminster Hall.
In deciding which petitions should be debated, it takes into account how many people have signed the petition, the topicality of the issue raised, whether the issue has recently been debated in Parliament, and the breadth of interest among MPs.
What will the petition debate achieve?
Debates on petitions in Westminster Hall are general debates about the issues raised by the petition.
MPs can discuss the petition and, if they wish, ask questions about the Government’s position on the issue or pr...
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 15 May 2019 - inequality, food poverty, climate change
- Runtime
- 44:08
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The Prime Minister, Theresa May, answered questions from MPs in the House of Commons on Wednesday 15 May 2019.
https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2019/may/prime-ministers-questions-15-may-2019/
Question Time in the House of Commons is an opportunity for MPs to question government ministers about matters for which they are responsible.
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday that the House of Commons is sitting and gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime 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, Jeremy Corbyn, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
You can follow https://twitter.com/HouseofComm...
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- Netting hedgerows to prevent birds nesting e-petition debate - 13 May 2019
- Runtime
- 1:20:37
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- MPs debate an e-petition on making 'netting' hedgerows to prevent birds from nesting a criminal offence. The debate will be opened by Mike Hill MP, a member of the Petitions Committee.
View the petition and the Government response:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/244233
Why is this petition being debated?
The Petitions Committee has the power to schedule debates on e-petitions in the House of Commons Second Chamber, Westminster Hall.
In deciding which petitions should be debated, it takes into account how many people have signed the petition, the topicality of the issue raised, whether the issue has recently been debated in Parliament, and the breadth of interest among MPs.
What will the petition debate achieve?
Debates on petitions in Westminster Hall are general debates about the issues raised by the petition.
MPs can discuss the petition and, if they wish, ask questions a...
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- Nancy Astor: First Steps Towards a Better Balanced World
- Runtime
- 1:02:39
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The Speaker's Advisory Committee On Works Of Art International Women's Day Lecture.
Dr Jacqui Turner, University of Reading, is this year's guest speaker and will be speaking on "Nancy Astor: First Steps Towards a Better Balanced World" as part of the Astor 100 celebrations to mark the centenary of Nancy Astor being the first woman MP to take her seat in the House of Commons as MP for Plymouth Sutton. The paper will reflect Astor's achievements and how she has become a totem for women and democracy despite her flaws.
Dr Jacqui Turner is from Reading University where the Astor Archive is held. She is a lecturer in Modern History and the Director of Outreach and Widening Participation for the History Department. She was a significant contributor to Parliament’s Vote100 project, curating a display on Nancy Astor and writing for the Voice and Vote exhibition catalogue. Dr Turner has been working with the Astor Archive for some years and can be considered one of...
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 8 May 2019 - Brexit, public services funding, Palace of Westminster
- Runtime
- 46:40
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The Prime Minister, Theresa May, answered questions from MPs in the House of Commons on Wednesday 8 May 2019.
Question Time in the House of Commons is an opportunity for MPs to question government ministers about matters for which they are responsible.
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday that the House of Commons is sitting and gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime 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, Jeremy Corbyn, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
You can follow https://twitter.com/HouseofCommons for official news and information for the UK House of Commons Chamber.
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- Climate Change - MPs declare an environment and climate emergency
- Runtime
- 5:23:08
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- MPs debated whether an environmental emergency should be declared. This follows the findings of the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change that global emissions need to fall by around 45% by the year 2030 (from 2010 levels) to avoid a more than 1.5% rise in global warming.
Note: This video is an archived copy of the YouTube live stream. The debate begins at 9:31
Because today is an Opposition Day in the House of Commons, the subject for debate has been chosen by the Labour Party.
Motion to be debated today
‘That this House declares an environment and climate emergency following the finding of the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change that to avoid a more than 1.5°C rise in global warming, global emissions would need to fall by around 45 per cent from 2010 levels by 2030, reaching net zero by around 2050; recognises the devastating impact that volatile and extreme weather will have on UK food production, water availabil...
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 1 May 2019 - Climate change, crime, inequality
- Runtime
- 46:03
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The Prime Minister, Theresa May, answered questions from MPs in the House of Commons on Wednesday 1 May 2019.
Question Time in the House of Commons is an opportunity for MPs to question government ministers about matters for which they are responsible.
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday that the House of Commons is sitting and gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime 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, Jeremy Corbyn, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
You can follow https://twitter.com/HouseofCommons for official news and information for the UK House of Commons Chamber.
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- Online abuse e-petition debate - 29 April 2019
- Runtime
- 1:42:19
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- MPs debate the e-petition started by Katie Price on the online abuse experienced by disabled people in the UK. #OnlineAbuseDebate
View the petition and the Government response:
https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/190627
View the Committee's inquiry report and recommendations:
https://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/petitions-committee/inquiries/parliament-2017/online-abuse-17-19/
Why is this petition being debated?
The Petitions Committee has the power to schedule debates on e-petitions in the House of Commons Second Chamber, Westminster Hall.
In deciding which petitions should be debated, it takes into account how many people have signed the petition, the topicality of the issue raised, whether the issue has recently been debated in Parliament, and the breadth of interest among MPs.
What will the petition debate achieve?
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- Title
- Prime Minister's Questions: 24 April 2019
- Runtime
- 50:32
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- David Lidington stands in for Theresa May at PMQs on Wednesday 24 April 2019.
Question Time in the House of Commons is an opportunity for MPs to question government ministers about matters for which they are responsible.
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday that the House of Commons is sitting and gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime 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.
Emily Thornberry is standing in for the Leader of the Opposition, Jeremy Corbyn, she will ask six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party will ask two.
You can follow https://twitter.com/HouseofCommons for official news and information for the UK House of Commons Chamber.
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 10 April 2019 - Universal Credit, Local Government funding, Article 50
- Runtime
- 39:21
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The Prime Minister, Theresa May, answered questions from MPs in the House of Commons on Wednesday 10 April 2019.
https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2019/april/prime-ministers-questions-10-april-2019/
Question Time in the House of Commons is an opportunity for MPs to question government ministers about matters for which they are responsible.
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday that the House of Commons is sitting and gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime 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, Jeremy Corbyn, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
You can follow https://twitter.com/House...
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 3 April 2019 - Brexit, Universal Credit, poverty
- Runtime
- 55:29
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The Prime Minister, Theresa May, answered questions from MPs in the House of Commons on Wednesday 3 April 2019.
https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2019/april/prime-ministers-questions-3-april-2019/
Question Time in the House of Commons is an opportunity for MPs to question government ministers about matters for which they are responsible.
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday that the House of Commons is sitting and gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime 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, Jeremy Corbyn asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
You can follow https://twitter.com/HouseofC...
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- LIVE Prime Minister's Questions: 3 April 2019
- Runtime
- 55:24
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The Prime Minister, Theresa May, answers questions from MPs in the House of Commons on Wednesday 3 April 2019.
https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2019/april/prime-ministers-questions-3-april-2019/
Question Time in the House of Commons is an opportunity for MPs to question government ministers about matters for which they are responsible.
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday that the House of Commons is sitting and gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime 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, Jeremy Corbyn asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
You can follow https://twitter.com/HouseofCo...
- Title
- MPs hold second round of indicative votes
- Runtime
- 2:42:27
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- MPs take part in a second round of indicative votes on various Brexit-related motions.
Results of the vote are at 2:15:30
Last week, the Commons were unable to find a majority in the first set of indicative votes. Today, a further set of indicative votes will take place in order for MPs to attempt to find an option which can gain a majority support.
This comes as the result of an amendment in the name of Sir Oliver Letwin, which secured Parliamentary time for debate and a series of votes on various Brexit scenarios, to see which, if any, might command a majority in the House of Commons.
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- Leaving the EU e-petition debate - 1 April 2019
- Runtime
- 3:21:14
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- MPs debated three petitions about leaving the EU. The debate was opened by Catherine McKinnell MP, a member of the Petitions Committee.
Note: This video is an archived copy of the YouTube live stream. The debate begins at 4:40 and is suspended between 12:10 and 26:45 as MPs needed to go and vote in the House of Commons Chamber.
Debate transcript
https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2019-04-01/debates/DAEA92D0-DB85-4370-B65C-2BB2FF6B5AE9/LeavingTheEuropeanUnion
The Committee decided to have a single debate on three petitions relating to leaving the EU that had reached 100,000 signatures. It wanted to ensure they were debated as soon as possible, so they would be less likely to be overtaken by events. The petition to “Revoke Article 50 and remain in the EU” is the most signed petition ever received on the House of Commons and Government petitions site.
View the petition and the Government response: Revoke Article 50 an...
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- MPs debate and vote on the Withdrawal Agreement - live from the House of Commons
- Runtime
- 5:07:04
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Today in the Commons, MPs will debate and vote on the Withdrawal Agreement negotiated with the European Union.
More information, including the amendments tabled for today's debate, can be found in the Order Paper https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201719/cmagenda/OP190329.pdf
Follow @HouseofCommons on Twitter for updates through the day.
You can watch the House of Commons and the House of Lords live or playback through https://www.parliamentlive.tv
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- Leaving the EU e-petition debate - 11 March 2019
- Runtime
- 1:47:13
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- On 11 March 2019, MPs debated a petition about leaving the EU.
View the petition and the Government response
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/239706
Read the House of Commons library briefing
https://researchbriefings.parliament.uk/ResearchBriefing/Summary/CDP-2019-0061
The debate was opened by Daniel Zeichner MP, a member of the Petitions Committee.
Why is this petition being debated?
The Petitions Committee has the power to schedule debates on e-petitions in the House of Commons Second Chamber, Westminster Hall.
In deciding which petitions should be debated, it takes into account how many people have signed the petition, the topicality of the issue raised, whether the issue has recently been debated in Parliament, and the breadth of interest among MPs.
What will the petition debate achieve?
Debates on petitions in Westminster Hall are general debat...
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- ISIS members returning to the UK e-petition debate - 18 March 2019
- Runtime
- 1:24:20
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- On 18 March 2019, MPs debated a petition about ISIS members returning to the UK.
View the petition and the Government response
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/231521
Read the House of Commons library briefing
https://researchbriefings.parliament.uk/ResearchBriefing/Summary/CBP-8519
The debate was opened by Luke Hall MP, a member of the Petitions Committee.
Why is this petition being debated?
The Petitions Committee has the power to schedule debates on e-petitions in the House of Commons Second Chamber, Westminster Hall.
In deciding which petitions should be debated, it takes into account how many people have signed the petition, the topicality of the issue raised, whether the issue has recently been debated in Parliament, and the breadth of interest among MPs.
What will the petition debate achieve?
Debates on petitions in Westminster Hall are gener...
