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LIVE Prime Minister's Questions: 15 January 2020
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- LIVE Prime Minister's Questions: 15 January 2020
- Runtime
- 34:10
- 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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- LIVE Prime Minister's Questions: 8 January 2020
- Runtime
- 35:51
- 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.
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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- LIVE EU Withdrawal Agreement Bill: 20 December 2019
- Runtime
- 1:44:24
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- MPs debate the second reading of the EU (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill.
Find the full text of the bill and follow any changes on the Parliament website: https://services.parliament.uk/Bills/2019-20/europeanunionwithdrawalagreement.html
Follow UK Parliament on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ukparliament
Follow the House of Commons on Twitter: https://twitter.com/houseofcommons
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- EU Withdrawal Agreement Bill: 20 December 2019
- Runtime
- 4:06:24
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- MPs debate the second reading of the EU (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill.
Find the full text of the bill and follow any changes on the Parliament website: https://services.parliament.uk/Bills/2019-20/europeanunionwithdrawalagreement.html
Follow UK Parliament on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ukparliament
Follow the House of Commons on Twitter: https://twitter.com/houseofcommons
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- State Opening of Parliament and the Queen's Speech - December 2019
- Runtime
- 36:52
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The State Opening of Parliament on Thursday 19 December marks the start of the parliamentary year and the Queen’s Speech sets out the government’s agenda.
Parliamentary year
A ‘parliament’ runs from one general election to the next. It is broken up into sessions which run for about a year – the ‘parliamentary year’. State Opening takes place on the first day of a new session.
Queen’s Speech
The Queen’s Speech marks the formal start to the year. Neither House can conduct any business until after it has been read.
Members of both Houses and guests including judges, ambassadors and high commissioners gather in the Lords chamber for the speech. Many wear national or ceremonial dress.
Setting the agenda
The speech is central to the State Opening ceremony because it sets out the government’s legislative agenda for the year.
Back to work
When The Queen leave...
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- UK Youth Parliament 2019 in the House of Commons - morning session
- Runtime
- 1:50:54
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- On the 8th of November 2019, Members of the UK Youth Parliament came together in the House of Commons Chamber to debate a range of issues voted on by over 800,000 young people from across the UK. The key topics selected in the ballot included climate change, knife crime and the curriculum.
The annual session of the Youth Parliament was presided over by the Speaker of the House, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, and former Deputy Speaker, Dame Eleanor Laing, over the course of one day. Passionate speeches and eloquent arguments were made on the most important issues affecting young people.
The Youth Parliament is made up of young people from across the UK, who are elected by 11-18-year olds in constituencies to represent them and use their voice to raise the issues which affect them. At the end of the day, the Members of the Youth Parliament (MYPs) walked through the famous voting lobbies of the House of Commons to select Climate Change as the petition to be debated by MPs...
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- UK Youth Parliament 2019 in the House of Commons - afternoon session
- Runtime
- 2:25:00
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- On the 8th of November 2019, Members of the UK Youth Parliament came together in the House of Commons Chamber to debate a range of issues voted on by over 800,000 young people from across the UK. The key topics selected in the ballot included climate change, knife crime and the curriculum.
The annual session of the Youth Parliament was presided over by the Speaker of the House, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, and former Deputy Speaker, Dame Eleanor Laing, over the course of one day. Passionate speeches and eloquent arguments were made on the most important issues affecting young people.
The Youth Parliament is made up of young people from across the UK, who are elected by 11-18-year olds in constituencies to represent them and use their voice to raise the issues which affect them. At the end of the day, the Members of the Youth Parliament (MYPs) walked through the famous voting lobbies of the House of Commons to select Climate Change as the petition to be debated by MPs ...
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- Archwiliwch gyfleoedd hyfforddi athrawon Senedd y DU am ddim
- Runtime
- 1:24
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Mae Senedd y DU yn cynnig hyfforddiant am ddim i alluogi athrawon a darpar athrawon i ysbrydoli dinasyddiaeth weithredol.
Archwiliwch gyfleoedd hyfforddi athrawon Senedd y DU am ddim heddiw.
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- Archebwch Senedd y DU weithdy grŵp am ddim yn eich ardal
- Runtime
- 1:44
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Darganfyddwch sut i ddylanwadu pendefyniadau sy’n cael eu gwneud yn San Steffan, codwch eich llais a datblygwch sgiliau ymgyrchu.
Mae gweithdai yn parhau 1-2 awr a gellir eu teilwra i fod yn addas i chi
Dysgu mwy ar
parliament.uk/getinvolved
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- Archebwch sesiwn allgymorth Senedd y DU am ddim i'ch ysgol
- Runtime
- 1:57
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Mae Senedd y DU yn cynnig amrywiaeth o wasanaethau addysg am ddim sydd ac sydd ar gael i athrawon ac ysgolion ar draws y DU.
- Trefnu taith ysgol yn rhad ac am ddim i Senedd y DU
- Trefnu ymweliad allgymorth yn rhad ac am ddim ar gyfer eich ysgol
- Lawrlwytho neu archebu adnoddau dysgu yn rhad ac am ddim
- Cymryd rhan mewn cyfleoedd hyfforddiant dysgu yn rhad ac am ddim
Dysgu mwy ar
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- Free UK Parliament school outreach sessions
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- UK Parliament offers a range of free education services which are available to teachers and schools across the UK.
- Organise a free school trip to UK Parliament
- Book a free outreach visit to your school
- Download or order free teaching resources
- Take part in free teacher training opportunities
Find out more: https://learning.parliament.uk/
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- Free UK Parliament teacher training opportunities
- Runtime
- 1:23
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- UK Parliament offers a range of free education services which are available to teachers and schools across the UK.
- Organise a free school trip to UK Parliament
- Book a free outreach visit to your school
- Download or order free teaching resources
- Take part in free teacher training opportunities
Find out more: https://learning.parliament.uk/
Sign up to UK Parliament's monthly education newsletter and stay up to date about all our learning opportunities. http://eepurl.com/gA2D5P
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- Free UK Parliament workshops for community and youth groups
- Runtime
- 1:23
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Your local UK Parliament outreach officer can hold a free session with your group to show you how to:
- Influence decisions made in Westminster
- Get your voice heard with politicians
- Develop campaigning skills
Workshops are tailored to suit your group. Find out more and book: https://bit.ly/2WImKZJ
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- Trefnu taith ysgol yn rhad ac am ddim i Senedd y DU
- Runtime
- 1:21
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Mae Senedd y DU yn cynnig amrywiaeth o wasanaethau addysg am ddim sydd ac sydd ar gael i athrawon ac ysgolion ar draws y DU.
- Trefnu taith ysgol yn rhad ac am ddim i Senedd y DU
- Trefnu ymweliad allgymorth yn rhad ac am ddim ar gyfer eich ysgol
- Lawrlwytho neu archebu adnoddau dysgu yn rhad ac am ddim
- Cymryd rhan mewn cyfleoedd hyfforddiant dysgu yn rhad ac am ddim
Dysgu mwy ar parliament.uk/education
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- Free school trips to UK Parliament
- Runtime
- 1:21
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- UK Parliament offers a range of free education services which are available to teachers and schools across the UK.
- Organise a free school trip to UK Parliament
- Book a free outreach session for your school
- Download or order free teaching resources
- Take part in free teacher training opportunities
Find out more: https://learning.parliament.uk/
Sign up to UK Parliament's monthly education newsletter and stay up to date about all our learning opportunities. http://eepurl.com/gA2D5P
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- ‘Waterloo’ and ‘Trafalgar’: Bringing Daniel Maclise’s masterpieces back to life – Part 4
- Runtime
- 7:39
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- This film is the final in a series that follows the exciting project to conserve and relight Daniel Maclise's monumental wall paintings in the Royal Gallery, House of Lords.
It focuses on the last phase of the conservation, which took place throughout 2019, and describes the major achievements of the project and of the work of Daniel Maclise.
Find out more at https://heritagecollections.parliament.uk
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- Sir Lindsay Hoyle elected as Speaker of the House of Commons
- Runtime
- 16:22
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Deputy Speaker, Chair of Ways and Means, and Labour MP for Chorley has been elected by the House Commons as the next Speaker-elect following four rounds of voting. Chris Bryant MP came second with 213 votes.
On Monday 4 November the Speaker's election was held, following John Bercow's last day in the Speaker's Chair on Thursday 31 October.
Sir Lindsay Hoyle elected as Speaker
Elected by secret ballot, Sir Lindsay will take the position of chief officer and highest authority of the House of Commons following Royal Approbation.
Sir Lindsay will be the 158th Speaker and will be responsible for chairing debates in the Commons Chamber, keeping order and calling MPs to speak, while remaining politically impartial.
He will represent the Commons to the Monarch, the Lords and other authorities, alongside chairing the House of Commons Commission.
This is only the second time the secret ballot system ...
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- Prime Minister's Questions - 30 October 2019
- Runtime
- 1:11:22
- 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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- Problem drug use in Scotland: Sharon's story
- Runtime
- 6:05
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- As part of its inquiry into Problem Drug Use in Scotland, the Scottish Affairs Committee heard from a number of witnesses with lived experience of substance use. In May 2019, Sharon gave evidence to the Committee at the Houses of Parliament; you can view their full evidence session from the link at the bottom.
After speaking to the MPs, Sharon spoke about their experience of Scotland’s drug problem and outlined what policy changes they think are needed to better address problem drug use.
The Scottish Affairs Committee are extremely grateful to Colin, Sharon, Scott, Hannah, Sandra, and Rosie & Colin for giving up their time to speak to them.
You can read the Committee’s full report for this inquiry here: https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201920/cmselect/cmscotaf/44/44.pdf
You can watch the full evidence session here: https://parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/19fee054-deab-441a-b4ff-6757e98dc18a
You can find out more...
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- Problem drug use in Scotland: Scott's story
- Runtime
- 6:33
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- As part of its inquiry into Problem Drug Use in Scotland, the Scottish Affairs Committee heard from a number of witnesses with lived experience of substance use. In May 2019, Scott gave evidence to the Committee at the Houses of Parliament; you can view their full evidence session from the link at the bottom.
After speaking to the MPs, Scott spoke about their experience of Scotland’s drug problem and outlined what policy changes they think are needed to better address problem drug use.
The Scottish Affairs Committee are extremely grateful to Colin, Sharon, Scott, Hannah, Sandra, and Rosie & Colin for giving up their time to speak to them.
You can read the Committee’s full report for this inquiry here: https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201920/cmselect/cmscotaf/44/44.pdf
You can watch the full evidence session here: https://parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/19fee054-deab-441a-b4ff-6757e98dc18a
You can find out more f...
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- Problem drug use in Scotland: Hannah's Story
- Runtime
- 10:17
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- As part of its inquiry into Problem Drug Use in Scotland, the Scottish Affairs Committee heard from a number of witnesses with lived experience of substance use. In May 2019, Hannah gave evidence to the Committee at the Houses of Parliament; you can view their full evidence session from the link at the bottom.
After speaking to the MPs, Hannah spoke about their experience of Scotland’s drug problem and outlined what policy changes they think are needed to better address problem drug use.
The Scottish Affairs Committee are extremely grateful to Colin, Sharon, Scott, Hannah, Sandra, and Rosie & Colin for giving up their time to speak to them.
You can read the Committee’s full report for this inquiry here: https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201920/cmselect/cmscotaf/44/44.pdf
You can watch the full evidence session here: https://parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/19fee054-deab-441a-b4ff-6757e98dc18a
You can find out more...
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- Problem drug use in Scotland: Collin's Story
- Runtime
- 6:09
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- As part of its inquiry into Problem Drug Use in Scotland, the Scottish Affairs Committee heard from a number of witnesses with lived experience of substance use. In May 2019, Colin gave evidence to the Committee at the Houses of Parliament; you can view their full evidence session from the link at the bottom.
After speaking to the MPs, Collin spoke about their experience of Scotland’s drug problem and outlined what policy changes they think are needed to better address problem drug use.
The Scottish Affairs Committee are extremely grateful to Colin, Sharon, Scott, Hannah, Sandra, and Rosie
Colin for giving up their time to speak to them.
You can read the Committee’s full report for this inquiry here: https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201920/cmselect/cmscotaf/44/44.pdf
You can watch the full evidence session here: https://parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/19fee054-deab-441a-b4ff-6757e98dc18a
You can find out...
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- Problem drug use in Scotland: Sandra's story
- Runtime
- 1:45
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- As part of its inquiry into Problem Drug Use in Scotland, the Scottish Affairs Committee heard from a number of witnesses with lived experience of substance use. In May 2019, Sandra gave evidence to the Committee at the Houses of Parliament; you can view their full evidence session from the link at the bottom.
After speaking to the MPs, Sandra spoke about their experience of Scotland’s drug problem and outlined what policy changes they think are needed to better address problem drug use.
The Scottish Affairs Committee are extremely grateful to Colin, Sharon, Scott, Hannah, Sandra, and Rosie & Colin for giving up their time to speak to them.
You can read the Committee’s full report for this inquiry here: https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201920/cmselect/cmscotaf/44/44.pdf
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- Climate breakdown e-petition debate - 28 October 2019
- Runtime
- 2:06:25
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- On Monday 28th October, MPs will debate a petition calling on the government to restore nature on a massive scale to help stop climate breakdown.
The petition, which has 109,000 signatures, states: “To avoid a climate emergency we need to act fast. Rewilding and other natural climate solutions can draw millions of tonnes of CO2 out of the air through restoring and protecting our living systems. We call on the UK government to make a bold financial and political commitment to nature's recovery."
In response to the petition, the Government said: “Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges we face. Nature-based solutions are key to tackling climate change. The Government is deploying such solutions to improve our natural environment."
Monday’s debate will provide an opportunity for MPs to question a Government Minister directly on these topics.
Link to petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/254607
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 23 October 2019
- Runtime
- 57:45
- 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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- LIVE Lords debate day five of Queen’s Speech: 22 October 2019
- Runtime
- 7:18:15
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Follow events in the House of Lords chamber as members debate day five of the Queen’s Speech, focussing on health, social care, education, culture, welfare and pensions.
You can follow @UKHouseofLords on Twitter for more from the House of Lords chamber.
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- LIVE MPs debate the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill: 22 October 2019
- Runtime
- 9:09:12
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill would implement the Withdrawal Agreement agreed between the United Kingdom and the European Union (EU) on 17 October 2019.
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- LIVE Lords debate day four of Queen’s Speech: 21 October 2019
- Runtime
- 7:31:20
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Follow events in the House of Lords chamber as members debate day four of the Queen’s Speech, focusing on home affairs, justice, local government, devolved affairs and constitutional affairs.
You can follow @UKHouseofLords on Twitter for more from the House of Lords chamber.
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- LIVE House of Commons: Speaker Statement, Ministerial Statements and Urgent Questions 21 Oct 2019
- Runtime
- 6:31:50
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The House of Commons sits again today after MPs decided on Saturday to withhold support for the Government’s revised EU exit deal at this stage.
The Commons Speaker plans to make a statement at 3.30pm today on proceedings on the Prime Minister’s motion on the negotiated withdrawal agreement between the UK and EU.
There will also be an urgent question on publication of the Withdrawal Agreement Bill and the extension letter to the EU Council, an urgent question on Northern Ireland, a business statement from the Leader of the House and ministerial statements on Harry Dunn and preparations for leaving the EU.
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- LIVE Lords debate the UK's withdrawal from the EU: 19 October 2019
- Runtime
- 5:45:17
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Follow events in the House of Lords chamber as members debate the UK's withdrawal from the EU.
You can follow @UKHouseofLords on Twitter for more from the House of Lords chamber.
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- LIVE MPs debate new Brexit deal: 19 October 2019
- Runtime
- 6:36:43
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The House of Commons usually sits from Monday to Friday. However, on Saturday 19 October the House will be sitting to discuss the new Brexit deal.
Why is the House of Commons sitting on a Saturday?
The House is sitting to debate the Government’s new Brexit deal. On Thursday, the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, agreed a deal with the European Union.
To comply with the Benn Act (officially known as the European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019) the House of Commons needs to agree to this deal or vote for a no deal before Saturday 19 October 2019, or ask for an extension to Article 50.
How did MPs decide to sit on Saturday?
MPs debated the motion on 17 October. It passed without division.
Has this happened before?
It’s rare for The House of Commons to sit on a Saturday, but it’s happened four times before:
2 September 1939: Outbreak of World War II
30 July 1949: Summer adj...
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- Gwasanaethau addysg am ddim gan Senedd y DU
- Runtime
- 1:25
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Mae Senedd y DU yn cynnig amrywiaeth o wasanaethau addysg am ddim sydd â chyswllt cwricwlaidd yn y DU ac sydd ar gael i athrawon ac ysgolion ar draws y DU.
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- Free education services for teachers and schools from UK Parliament
- Runtime
- 1:25
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- UK Parliament offers a range of free education services which are available to teachers and schools across the UK.
- Organise a free school trip to UK Parliament
- Book a free outreach visit to your school
- Download or order free teaching resources
- Take part in free teacher training opportunities
Find out more: https://learning.parliament.uk/
Sign up to UK Parliament's monthly education newsletter and stay up to date about all our learning opportunities. http://eepurl.com/gA2D5P
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- LIVE Commons debates the Queen's Speech: 14 October 2019
- Runtime
- 7:50:29
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- MPs debate the Queen's Speech.
The State Opening of Parliament marks the formal start of the parliamentary year. The Queen's Speech sets out the government’s agenda for the next session of Parliament and outlines proposed policies and laws.
The Queen's Speech
The Queen's Speech is delivered by the Queen from the Throne in the House of Lords. Although the Queen reads the speech, it is written by the government. It contains an outline of its policies and proposed legislation for the new parliamentary session.
After the Queen's Speech
When the Queen leaves, a new parliamentary session starts and Parliament gets back to work. Members of both Houses debate the content of the speech and agree a reply, known as the ‘Address in Reply to Her Majesty’s Gracious Speech’. Each House continues to debate the planned legislative programme for several days, looking at different subject areas. The Queen's Speech is voted on by the...
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- October 2019 Queen's Speech and State Opening of Parliament
- Runtime
- 18:15
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The State Opening of Parliament marks the formal start of the parliamentary year. The Queen's Speech sets out the government’s agenda for the next session of Parliament and outlines proposed policies and laws.
What happens during State Opening?
State Opening is the main ceremonial event of the parliamentary calendar. It begins with the Queen's procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster. The Queen arrives at Sovereign's Entrance and proceeds to the Robing Room. She leads the Royal Procession through the Royal Gallery to the chamber of the House of Lords.
The Queen’s representative in Parliament, the House of Lords official known as Black Rod, is sent to summon the House of Commons. The doors to the Commons chamber are shut in her face, a practice dating back to the Civil War. This symbolises the Commons' independence from the monarchy. Black Rod strikes the door three times before it is opened. Members of the Commons then follow Black R...
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- LIVE House of Lords 8 October 2019: Royal Commission and Prorogation
- Runtime
- 4:59:56
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Follow events in the House of Lords as members take part in the Royal Commission and Prorogation ceremony of the 2017-19 Parliament.
You can follow @UKHouseofLords on Twitter for more from the House of Lords chamber.
Find out more https://www.parliament.uk/about/how/occasions/prorogation
#Prorogation #HouseofLords #UKParliament
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- LIVE from the House of Commons 8 October 2019
- Runtime
- 5:03:10
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Follow events from the House of Commons at UK Parliament.
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- Amazon deforestation e-petition debate - 7 October 2019
- Runtime
- 2:31:36
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- On Monday 7th October, MPs will debate a petition urging the UK to make demands to the EU and UN to sanction Brazil to halt increased deforestation of the Amazon. Daniel Zeichner MP, a Member of the Petitions Committee, will open the debate.
The petition, which has more than 122,000 signatures, states: “The government of Brazil led by Bolsonaro favour the development of the Amazon rainforest over conservation, escalating deforestation.
“Indigenous people have called for the EU to impose trade sanctions on Brazil to halt the deforestation because they fear genocide.”
In response to the petition, the Government said: “The United Kingdom shares concerns about deforestation in the Amazon rainforest, and the severe impact on the climate, biodiversity and livelihoods. However, key to tackling these issues is to work with Brazil to find solutions rather than imposing sanctions.”
Monday’s debate will provide an opportunity for M...
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- Prime Minister updates MPs on Brexit negotiations : 3 October 2019
- Runtime
- 8:00:59
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, updated MPs on Brexit negotiations and the Irish backstop.
Statement begins at 02:04:46
The Prime Minister announced his deal for withdrawal from the European Union, which is currently being considered by EU officials. He announced that he would replace the Northern Ireland backstop, the mechanism for preventing a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. He proposed that instead Northern Ireland would become part of the UK customs territory, and the backstop would be replaced by a regulatory zone covering all areas of the island of Ireland.
The Prime Minister again stated that Britain would leave with or without a deal on 31 October 2019.
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 2 October 2019
- Runtime
- 47:24
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Today PMQs sees Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab face Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott.
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 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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- LIVE House of Commons: 26 September 2019
- Runtime
- 7:35:05
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The House of Commons will sit at 9.30am. Business for today includes a General Debate: Principles of democracy and the rights of the electorate.
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- MPs return after Supreme Court ruling: 25 September 2019
- Runtime
- 11:32:17
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Following the Supreme Court's judgment that the prorogation of Parliament was unlawful, the 2017-19 parliamentary session will resume on 25 September 2019.
The House of Commons will sit at 11.30am. There will be no oral questions and so no Prime Minister's Questions. The business will begin with urgent questions, followed by any ministerial statements. Applications for emergency debates may also be heard.
Speaker statement
The Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow said:
"I welcome the Supreme Court’s judgment that the prorogation of Parliament was unlawful. The judges have rejected the Government’s claim that closing down Parliament for five weeks was merely standard practice to allow for a new Queen’s Speech. In reaching their conclusion, they have vindicated the right and duty of Parliament to meet at this crucial time to scrutinise the executive and hold Ministers to account. As the embodiment of our Parliamentary demo...
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- LIVE House of Lords returns: 25 September 2019
- Runtime
- 6:34:58
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The Lord Speaker, Lord Fowler, announced the arrangements for the House of Lords to resume. He said:
“Following discussions with the Government and the Opposition, the House of Lords will resume sitting tomorrow at the normal Wednesday time of 3pm and will also sit on Thursday at 11am. The House of Lords performs a vital constitutional function. It holds the Government of the day to account and will continue to do just that.”
Following this morning's Supreme Court ruling Lord Fowler said:
“The judgment of the Supreme Court today is clear; Parliament is not prorogued. It is my expectation that the House of Lords will resume sitting at the earliest opportunity and I am in discussions with the Leader of the House of Lords, the Leader of Her Majesty’s Opposition and the other party leaders about the process.”
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- House of Commons 9 September 2019
- Runtime
- 11:20:57
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Follow events in the House of Commons today including MPs debating an early general election.
You can follow @HouseofCommons on Twitter for official news and information for the UK House of Commons Chamber.
- Title
- Proroguing Parliament e-petition debate - 9 September 2019
- Runtime
- 2:03:31
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee decided to hold a single debate on two petitions relating to proroguing Parliament.
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/269157
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/237487
This is because the Committee wanted to ensure they could be debated at the only potential opportunity before the planned prorogation. The debate will be opened by Paul Scully MP, a member of the Petitions Committee.
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 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 petition...
- Title
- LIVE House of Lords 6 September 2019: Lords examine Benn Bill
- Runtime
- 5:34:49
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Follow events in the House of Lords as members are expected to complete remaining Lords stages of the EU Withdrawal (No. 6) Bill, also known as the Benn Bill.
You can follow @UKHouseofLords on Twitter for more from the House of Lords chamber.
- Title
- LIVE with constitutional law expert Graeme Cowie from the House of Commons Library
- Runtime
- 18:46
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- It’s a busy week in UK Parliament, and we want to help you understand what’s going on. The House of Commons constitutional law expert Graeme Cowie will answer your questions about prorogation, early elections, and Parliament’s role in #Brexit live on Parliament’s YouTube channel this afternoon
- Title
- LIVE House of Lords 5 September 2019: Lords debate Benn Bill
- Runtime
- 6:42:38
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Follow events in the House of Lords as members hold the key debate on the purpose and principles of the EU Withdrawal (No. 6) Bill, also known as the Benn Bill.
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- Title
- House of Commons 4 September 2019: MPs debate Benn Bill
- Runtime
- 10:49:21
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Follow events in the House of Commons today including Boris Johnson's first PMQs.
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- Title
- Boris Johnson's first Prime Minister's Questions: 4 September 2019
- Runtime
- 53:11
- Date posted
- 7 years ago
- Description
- Follow events in the House of Commons today including Boris Johnson's first PMQs.
You can follow @HouseofCommons on Twitter for official news and information for the UK House of Commons Chamber.
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.
