UK Parliament
Prime Minister's Questions: 12 June 2019 - Brexit, climate change, industrial strategy
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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
- 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 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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- Prime Minister's Questions: 24 April 2019
- Runtime
- 50:32
- Date posted
- 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 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...
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- MPs hold second round of indicative votes
- Runtime
- 2:42:27
- Date posted
- 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 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
- 8 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...
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 27 March 2019 - Brexit, climate change, devolution and more
- Runtime
- 46:27
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- Ahead of indicative votes on different Brexit options, Prime Minister Theresa May faced MPs' questions on Brexit, climate change, devolution and more.
https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2019/march/prime-ministers-questions-27-march-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...
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- Your Story Our History: Adi's Story
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- Watch the full version of this film about breaking down barriers thanks to the Disability Discrimination Act #YourStoryOurHistory
https://youtu.be/QR3QAxVRu20
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- Your Story Our History: Nancy's Story
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- Watch the full version of this film about rights for people with disabilities and the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act #YourStoryOurHistory
https://youtu.be/YdA331VSlYI
- Title
- Your Story Our History: Becky's Story
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- Watch the full version of this film about changing society’s view of mental health following the Equality Act #YourStoryOurHistory
https://youtu.be/psr9SOGAKIg
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- Knife crime e-petition debate - 25 March 2019
- Runtime
- 2:51:50
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- 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/233926
Read the Commons Library research briefing on knife crime
https://researchbriefings.parliament.uk/ResearchBriefing/Summary/SN00330
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 dis...
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- Breaking down barriers thanks to the Disability Discrimination Act #YourStoryOurHistory
- Runtime
- 2:41
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- “I knew that people couldn’t justify putting up barriers because we had the Disability Discrimination Act."
Adi shares his experience of living with Retinitis pigmentosa and what it was like to lose 95% of his vision from the age of 12. Without the Disability Discrimination Act 1995, Adi would not have been able to stand up to discrimination in the workplace.
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- Changing society’s view of mental health following the Equality Act #YourStoryOurHistory
- Runtime
- 2:34
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- This video discusses themes of mental health and suicide.
“ I can see the shift in people beginning to understand people’s differences.”
Becky shares her experience of living with Bipolar disorder and how she feels society’s view of mental health is changing for the better because of the Equality Act 2010.
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- Rights for people with disabilities: Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act #YourStoryOurHistory
- Runtime
- 2:23
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- “I am now able to follow my dreams, follow my sports and hobbies…I can still go and do the things that I love to do."
The Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970 was the first piece of legislation in the world to recognise and give rights to people with disabilities.
Nancy shares how the Act was a huge step forward to achieving greater equality for disabled people.
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 20 March 2019 - Article 50 period, Brexit, hate crime and more
- Runtime
- 50:24
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- Prime Minister, Theresa May, faces questions from MPs in the House of Commons on Wednesday 20 March 2019.
https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2019/march/prime-ministers-questions-20-march-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/HouseofCommon...
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- House of Commons debate on extension of Article 50
- Runtime
- 3:49:25
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- Today is the third of three days of big Brexit debates in the House of Commons this week. On Tuesday, MPs rejected the Government’s Brexit deal in the second ‘meaningful vote’. This was followed by a debate and votes yesterday in which MPs voted against leaving the European Union without a deal.
Now MPs are considering extending Article 50.
Article 50 of the 2009 Lisbon Treaty sets out how a member state leaves the European Union, with a two year period between the member state "triggering" the Article and the day that the state leaves the Union.
The UK Government triggered Article 50 on 29 March 2017 so is due to leave the European Union on 29 March 2019. If the Article 50 period is extended, the UK would remain a member of the European Union during this period.
Find out more: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2019/march/house-of-commons-to-vote-on-article-50-extension/
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- Hearts and Minds: The Great Suffrage Pilgrimage of 1913 by Jane Robinson
- Runtime
- 46:42
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- We all know how effective the Suffragettes were. But what about their non-militant sisters, the suffragists? Jane Robinson tells an inspiring and enduring story of the strength of peaceful protest.
Jane Robinson is a writer and lecturer specialising in social history through women’s eyes. This talk is based on her 10th book, Hearts and Minds; she is also the author of the acclaimed ‘Bluestockings’ and ‘In the Family Way.
This talk was part of Women's History Month 2018
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- International Women's Day lecture 'A Woman's Work' by Rt Hon Harriet Harman MP
- Runtime
- 53:20
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- In this centenary year join Rt Hon Harriet Harman QC MP, who will be giving this year's Speaker's Advisory Committee on Works of Art Annual International Women's Day Lecture. Under the title 'A Women's Work' Harriet Harman will consider her time as a woman in Parliament and how that experience has changed since she was first elected in 1982.
Introduction by Helen Pankhurst, Advisor to CARE International, and the great-granddaughter of Emmeline and granddaughter of Sylvia Pankhurst. Based on the findings of her new book Deeds Not Words. The Story of Women’s Rights – Then and Now Helen will reflect on continuity and change in women's lives since 1918, the year that some women gained the right to vote in Parliamentary elections and stand as MPs.
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- Rise Up, Women! The Remarkable Lives of the Suffragettes by Diane Atkinson
- Runtime
- 44:23
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- This illustrated talk by Diane Atkinson will tell some of the stories of the two hundred suffragette campaigners she has researched for her new book 'Rise Up, Women!:The Remarkable Lives of the Suffragettes', highlighting the role played by women of all classes, from all parts of the country and many life experiences.
This talk was part of Women's History Month 2018.
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- Christabel Pankhurst - a talk by Professor June Purvis.
- Runtime
- 55:18
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- Professor June Purvis explores the life of Christabel Pankhurst, the charismatic co-leader and key strategist of the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU), the most notorious organisation of its day campaigning for the parliamentary vote for women.
A powerful orator, with her cry ‘Rise up women!’ she mobilised thousands of women to join the campaign. A co-founder of the Women’s Party in 1917, she stood unsuccessfully for election to Parliament after certain categories of women were granted the vote in 1918, and then became a successful preacher and writer, especially in the USA, of Second Adventism.
June Purvis is Emeritus Professor of Women’s and Gender History at the University of Portsmouth, specialising in the suffragette movement in Edwardian Britain. Her many publications include Emmeline Pankhurst: a biography (2002) and the newly published Christabel Pankhurst: a biography. She is the editor of the international journal Women’s Histor...
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 13 March 2019 - Brexit, knife crime, school funding and more...
- Runtime
- 40:41
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- Following a government defeat the previous evening on the second 'meaningful vote' on the Brexit deal with the European Union, Prime Minister Theresa May faced MPs' questions at PMQs on Wednesday 13 March 2019.
Find out more: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2019/march/prime-ministers-questions-13-march-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 ...
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- Benefit cap: Emma's story
- Runtime
- 3:23
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- Emma's family experienced the benefit cap when her partner had an accident at work. He couldn’t carry on working because of his injury. When assessed he was found 'fit to work' so the family income was capped.
MPs on the Work and Pensions Committee have been hearing from benefit claimants who have been impacted by the benefit cap. We wanted to share these stories with you.
You can find out more about these and other stories here:
https://houseofcommons.shorthandstories.com/benefitcapstories/index.html
Find out more about the work of the committee here
https://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/work-and-pensions-committee/
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- Benefit cap: Jo's story
- Runtime
- 5:57
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- Jo and her family were forced to move out of their home because of the benefit cap. She’s been living in temporary accommodation for 8 years. The cap left Jo in thousands of pounds of debt. The stress of being in debt led to critical mental health issues. She told us nobody offered her any advice or support.
MPs on the Work and Pensions Committee have been hearing from benefit claimants who have been impacted by the benefit cap. We wanted to share these stories with you.
You can find out more about these and other stories here:
https://houseofcommons.shorthandstories.com/benefitcapstories/index.html
Find out more about the work of the committee here https://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/work-and-pensions-committee/
- Title
- Benefit cap: Paula's story
- Runtime
- 6:42
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- Paula said the benefit cap came out of the blue and her family had to learn to cope very quickly. As a single mother she’s struggling to cover the cost of raising her children and says she hasn't been offered any support to help her cope with such a big change.
MPs on the Work and Pensions Committee have been hearing from benefit claimants who have been impacted by the benefit cap. We wanted to share these stories with you.
You can find out more about these and other stories here:
https://houseofcommons.shorthandstories.com/benefitcapstories/index.html
Find out more about the work of the committee here
https://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/work-and-pensions-committee/
- Title
- Benefit cap: Sally's story
- Runtime
- 6:25
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- Sally was hit by the benefit cap when her husband left her. She said the main reason she can’t get back into work and escape the cap is that she can’t afford the upfront childcare costs for her four children.
MPs on the Work and Pensions Committee have been hearing from benefit claimants who have been impacted by the benefit cap. We wanted to share these stories with you.
You can find out more about these and other stories here: https://houseofcommons.shorthandstories.com/benefitcapstories/index.html
Find out more about the work of the committee here https://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/work-and-pensions-committee/
- Title
- MPs debate TV election debates e-petition - 7 January 2019
- Runtime
- 2:32:28
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- On 7 January 2019, MPs debated a petition about an independent commission to make TV election debates happen.
View the petition and the Government response
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/228572
Read the House of Commons library briefing
https://researchbriefings.parliament.uk/ResearchBriefing/Summary/CDP-2018-0286
The debate was opened by Steve Double 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 West...
- Title
- MPs debate multiple e-petitions on leaving the EU - 14 January 2019
- Runtime
- 2:38:43
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- On 14 January 2019, MPs debated multiple petitions about leaving the EU.
The Petitions Committee decided to have a single debate on these petitions because it wanted to ensure they were debated as soon as possible, so they would be less likely to be overtaken by events. The petitions being debated include:
- Leave the EU without a deal in March 2019
- Leave the EU now
- Walk away now! We voted for a No Deal Brexit
- Grant a People's Vote if Parliament rejects the EU Withdrawal Agreement
- To have a second referendum on Britain leaving the EU
- STOP BREXIT
- Stop Brexit if Parliament rejects the deal
The debate was 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 sh...
- Title
- Lowering the age for cervical smear tests e-petition debate - 28 January 2019
- Runtime
- 1:57:14
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- On 28 January 2019, MPs debated a petition about lowering the age for smear tests for cervical cancer from 25 to 18.
View the petition and the Government response
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/225767
Read the House of Commons library briefing
https://researchbriefings.parliament.uk/ResearchBriefing/Summary/CDP-2019-0013
The debate was opened by Helen Jones MP, the Chair 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 petition...
- Title
- College funding e-petition debate - 21 January 2019
- Runtime
- 3:25:13
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- On 21 January, MPs debated a petition about college funding.
View the petition and the Government response
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/229744
Read the House of Commons library briefing
https://researchbriefings.parliament.uk/ResearchBriefing/Summary/CDP-2019-0009
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 debates about the is...
- Title
- Leaving the European Union e-petition debate - 4 February 2019
- Runtime
- 1:44:40
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- On 4 February 2019, MPs debated a petition about leaving the European Union.
View the petition and the Government response
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/224908
Read the House of Commons library briefing
https://researchbriefings.parliament.uk/ResearchBriefing/Summary/CDP-2019-0025
The debate was opened by Paul Scully 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 debates ...
- Title
- Relationships and sex education e-petition debate - 25 February 2019
- Runtime
- 2:59:51
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- On 25 February, MPs debated a petition about relationships and sex education.
View the petition and the Government response:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/235053
Read the House of Commons library briefing
https://researchbriefings.parliament.uk/ResearchBriefing/Summary/SN06103
The debate was opened by Helen Jones MP, the Chair 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 debates abo...
- Title
- School funding e-petition debate - 4 March 2019
- Runtime
- 2:59:35
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- On 4 March 2019, MPs debated a petition about funding for schools.
View the petition and the Government response
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/232220
Read the House of Commons library briefing
https://researchbriefings.parliament.uk/ResearchBriefing/Summary/CBP-8419
The debate was opened by Liz Twist 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 debates about the issues r...
- Title
- Prime Minister's Questions: 6 March 2019 - knife crime, police numbers, Brexit and more...
- Runtime
- 52:08
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- Prime Minister, Theresa May, faced questions from MPs in the House of Commons on Wednesday 6 March 2019.
Find out more: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2019/march/prime-ministers-questions-6-march-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/...
- Title
- Brexit “next steps” debate: 27 February 2019
- Runtime
- 5:43:55
- Date posted
- 8 years ago
- Description
- MPs are now debating what steps should be taken next in the Brexit process.
They will debate amendments put forward by MPs from across the House, with votes expected to start at around 7pm.
You can follow https://twitter.com/HouseofCommons for official news and information for the UK House of Commons Chamber.
