UK Parliament
How can I find and sign petitions online?
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- How can I find and sign petitions online?
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- Go to: https://petition.parliament.uk
What will this video help me do?
This video will show you how to search for and sign petitions using the UK Government and Parliament petitions website.
Why might I need this service?
Signing a petition online is an easy way to have your say on issues that are important to you. The petitions website makes it easy to find existing petitions and get involved.
What are the benefits of accessing this information online?
• The UK Government and Parliament petitions website provides the most up to date information for petitions in the UK
• Signing a petition online can be a quick way to have your say on important issues
• The search box functions make it easier to find the petition you’re looking for
• The information on the UK Government and Parliament petitions website is free
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- How can I find my MP?
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- 1:23
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- Go to: https://www.parliament.uk/findyourmp
What will this video help me do?
This video will show you how to find Members of Parliament (MPs) using Parliament’s website.
You will be able to access up to date information about MPs such as contact details and parliamentary activity.
Why might I need this service?
MPs represent all the people in their local area, whether they vote for them or not. MPs can speak out in the House Commons about issues that matter to you. You can contact your MP when you, or people living in your area, are affected by decisions made by the UK Parliament or by the Government.
What are the benefits of accessing this information online?
• The Parliament website contains the most up to date information about MPs and their work
• If you wish to contact a MP, you can do so directly via email
• The information on the Parliament website is free
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- Perspectives on UK Parliament: Fully accessible? Parliament and disability
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- 10:37
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- On Thursday 1 December 2015 Lord Holmes of Richmond and Ann Moghaddami and Tracey West from ParliABLE took part in a Perspectives on Parliament event about disability in the UK Parliament.
In this video of highlights from the event, the panel discuss the experiences of disabled Parliamentarians championing disability causes in the UK Parliament, what it’s like to work for the UK Parliament, and how accessible Parliament is to those with disabilities.
Lord Holmes of Richmond is a Paralympic gold medallist and Conservative member of the House of Lords. Ann Moghaddami works for the Parliamentary Estates Directorate and is Chair of ParliABLE, Parliament’s workplace equality network for disability. Tracey West works for Visitor Services in Parliament and is Vice-Chair of Parliament.
Find out more about ParliABLE: www.parliament.uk/about/working/workplace-equality-networks/parliable/
Perspectives on Parliament events give an insight...
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- Theresa May's first PMQs: 20 July 2016
- Runtime
- 37:38
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- The Prime Minister, Theresa May, answered questions from MPs in the House of Commons on Wednesday 20 July 2016. This was her first Prime Minister's questions.
To find out more about this week's questions, including links to the transcript, visit: http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2016/july/prime-ministers-questions-20-july-2016/
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.
Opposition MPs follow up on this or another topic,...
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- Perspectives on UK Parliament: What it’s really like to work for an MP
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- 7:48
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- On Thursday 24 November 2015 the Mile End Institute at Queen Mary University of London hosted a Perspectives on Parliament event about the real life of MPs staff.
Janet Walker, Chief of Staff to Tom Tugendhat MP, gives a candid insight into what it is really like ‘in the thick of it’, discussing the trials and tribulations faced by MPs staff and the vital skills they need to succeed.
Perspectives on Parliament events give an insight into Parliament's people, processes, offices, history and culture. They will also give an insight into how Parliament scrutinises specific policy areas. These events are held at universities and higher education institutions across the UK.
Find out how you can get involved with the UK Parliament at www.parliament.uk/get-involved/
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- Perspectives on UK Parliament: Fully representative? Parliament and BAME communities
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- 7:30
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- On Thursday 18 February Simon Wooley, Dr Anna Dickson and L’myah Ross-Walcott participated in a Perspectives on Parliament panel discussion on the UK Parliament’s engagement with BAME communities, at Aston University.
The panel discussed the experiences of BAME staff and campaigners working in and with Parliament, and how and why BAME communities should get involved and make their voices heard.
Simon Wooley, Chair of Operation Black Vote.
Dr Anna Dickson, House of Commons Clerk and co-chair of ParliREACH: Parliament’s workplace equality network for race, ethnicity and cultural heritage.
L’myah Ross-Walcott, politics student at Aston University and former placement student in the Houses of Parliament Outreach and Engagement Service.
Find out more about ParliREACH: http://www.parliament.uk/about/working/workplace-equality-networks/parlireach/
Perspectives on Parliament events give an insight into Parliament's people, pr...
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- My Life as a Yemeni in the UK - #YourStoryOurHistory
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- As part of the Yemeni community living in South Shields, Leyla explains the history behind her ancestors’ move to Britain and how equality legislation has allowed her to freely practise her faith in her place of work.
The ‘Your Story, Our History’ series focuses on three individuals - Janett, Leyla, and Shango – who share their experiences of how legislation passed by the UK Parliament has affected their lives.
Find out more about the "Your Story, Our History" series at : www.parliament.uk/yourstoryourhistory
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- Educating People About Diversity and Equality - #YourStoryOurHistory
- Runtime
- 2:28
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- Janett explains how being from an ethnic background has positively benefitted her in her job of educating large-scale institutions about diversity and equality in the work place.
The ‘Your Story, Our History’ series focuses on three individuals - Janett, Leyla, and Shango – who share their experiences of how legislation passed by the UK Parliament has affected their lives.
Find out more about the "Your Story, Our History" series at : www.parliament.uk/yourstoryourhistory
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- My Life as an Immigrant in 1960s Britain - #YourStoryOurHistory
- Runtime
- 2:43
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- Having arrived from Trinidad into Britain in 1962, Shango Baku recalls the discrimination he faced when trying to find accommodation and the positive law changes that prevented it from happening in the future.
The ‘Your Story, Our History’ series focuses on three individuals - Janett, Leyla, and Shango – who share their experiences of how legislation passed by the UK Parliament has affected their lives.
Find out more about the "Your Story, Our History" series at : www.parliament.uk/yourstoryourhistory
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- David Cameron's last PMQs: 13 July 2016
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- 37:48
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- The Prime Minister, David Cameron, answered questions from MPs in the House of Commons on Wednesday 13 July 2016. This was his last Prime Minister's questions.
To find out more about this week's questions, including links to the transcript, visit: http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2016/july/prime-ministers-questions-13-july-2016/
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.
Opposition MPs follow up on this or another topic...
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- Portrait of the Rt Hon. the Baroness D’Souza CMG Lord Speaker: Part One
- Runtime
- 7:23
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- In 2015 Paul Benney was commissioned by the House of Lords Works of Art Committee to paint a portrait of Baroness D’Souza during her term of office as Lord Speaker. This film shows footage of the portrait being painted, including interviews with the artist and the sitter.
The completed artwork will join the Parliamentary Art Collection and be displayed in the House of Lords.
This film was commissioned by the Curator’s Office to document this portrait commission and provide insight into the portrait painting process.
Find out more about the Parliamentary Art Collection
www.parliament.uk/art
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- Pounds, pence and politics – how the UK Parliament scrutinises economic issues
- Runtime
- 7:42
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- On Thursday 3 March 2016 the University of Leeds hosted a Perspectives on Parliament event on the UK Parliament’s scrutiny of economic issues. In this video of highlights from the event…
Rachel Reeves, MP for Leeds West, discusses the ways that Opposition MPs can scrutinise Government’s economic decisions.
Ayeesha Waller, Clerk of the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee, outlines how select committees go about scrutinising Government’s economic decisions.
Perspectives on Parliament events give an insight into Parliament's people, processes, offices, history and culture. They will also give an insight into how Parliament scrutinises specific policy areas. These events are held at universities and higher education institutions across the UK.
Find out how you can get involved with the UK Parliament at www.parliament.uk/get-involved/
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 6 July 2016
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- 32:00
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- The Prime Minister, David Cameron, answered questions from MPs in the House of Commons on Wednesday 6 July 2016. This was the first Prime Minister's questions after the Chilcot Report on the Iraq Inquiry was published.
To find out more about this week's questions, including links to the transcript, visit: http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2016/july/prime-ministers-questions-6-july-2016/
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.
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- Acts of War – Education Act 1918
- Runtime
- 6:01
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- The 1918 Education Act was one of the more significant pieces of social legislation passed during the First World War and paved the way for many of the principles of the modern schools system. With contributions from Lord Morgan, Tristram Hunt MP and BBC correspondent Nick Robinson, Acts of War tells the story of the remarkable educationalist Herbert Fisher and his wartime reform of the British education system. For more information on Parliament and the First World War go to www.parliament.uk/ww1
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- Margaret Thatcher Statue
- Runtime
- 1:37
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- Margaret Thatcher was first elected to the House of Commons in October 1959. She was promoted shortly after her election, serving as Parliamentary Undersecretary at the Ministry of Pensions and National Insurance in Harold Macmillan's administration, the youngest woman ever to take up such a post at that time. She joined Ted Heath’s Cabinet as Secretary of State for Education and Science in 1970, serving in that post for the duration of that government.
Following the defeat of the Conservative Party in both the 1974 general elections, Thatcher challenged Heath’s leadership of the party. She was elected as party leader, and thus Leader of the Opposition on 11 February 1975. She would go on to secure three terms in office as Prime Minister, winning her first election in 1979.
Antony Dufort’s statue of Margaret Thatcher was commissioned by the Speaker’s Advisory Committee on Works of Art in 2003, following a change in the rules, which had previously disa...
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 29 June 2016
- Runtime
- 39:21
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- The Prime Minister, David Cameron, answered questions from MPs in the House of Commons on Wednesday 29 June 2016. This was the first Prime Minister's questions after the EU referendum vote.
To find out more about this week's questions, including links to the transcript, visit: http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2016/june/prime-ministers-questions-29-june-2016/
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.
Opposition MPs foll...
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 15 June 2016
- Runtime
- 39:42
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- The Prime Minister, David Cameron, answered questions from MPs in the House of Commons on Wednesday 15 June 2016.
To find out more about this week's questions, including links to the transcript, visit: http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2016/june/prime-ministers-questions-15-june-2016/
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.
Opposition MPs follow up on this or another topic, usually led by the Leader of the Opposition,...
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 8 June 2016
- Runtime
- 39:56
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- The Prime Minister, David Cameron, answered questions from MPs in the House of Commons on Wednesday 8 June 2016.
To find out more about this week's questions, including links to the transcript, visit: http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2016/june/prime-ministers-questions-8-june-2016/
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.
Opposition MPs follow up on this or another topic, usually led by the Leader of the Opposition, J...
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- ‘New Dawn’: The women’s suffrage artwork for Parliament, part 3/3 – Making the metalwork
- Runtime
- 9:27
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- This is the third of five films exploring New Dawn, a contemporary sculpture by Mary Branson celebrating the campaign for women’s suffrage (the right to vote).
Commissioned by the Speaker’s Advisory Committee on Works of Art in 2015, New Dawn resulted from a six-month residency in the Houses of Parliament followed by over a year of design and construction.
The metal and illuminated glass sculpture draws on concepts and imagery connected with Parliament and the votes for women campaign to celebrate the individuals and organisations involved in the fight for voting equality.
A significant addition to the Parliamentary Art Collection, New Dawn is permanently sited on the main public route through the Palace of Westminster and will be seen by the hundreds of thousands of people who visit Parliament each year.
Find out more at www.parliament.uk/newdawn
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- ‘New Dawn’: The women’s suffrage artwork for Parliament, part 2/3 – Making the glasswork
- Runtime
- 9:07
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- This is the second of five films exploring New Dawn, a contemporary sculpture by Mary Branson celebrating the campaign for women’s suffrage (the right to vote).
Commissioned by the Speaker’s Advisory Committee on Works of Art in 2015, New Dawn resulted from a six-month residency in the Houses of Parliament followed by over a year of design and construction.
The metal and illuminated glass sculpture draws on concepts and imagery connected with Parliament and the votes for women campaign to celebrate the individuals and organisations involved in the fight for voting equality.
A significant addition to the Parliamentary Art Collection, New Dawn is permanently sited on the main public route through the Palace of Westminster and will be seen by the hundreds of thousands of people who visit Parliament each year.
Find out more at www.parliament.uk/newdawn
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- ‘New Dawn’: The women’s suffrage artwork for Parliament, part 1/3 – Prototype
- Runtime
- 8:28
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- This is the first of five films exploring New Dawn, a contemporary sculpture by Mary Branson celebrating the campaign for women’s suffrage (the right to vote).
Commissioned by the Speaker’s Advisory Committee on Works of Art in 2015, New Dawn resulted from a six-month residency in the Houses of Parliament followed by over a year of design and construction.
The metal and illuminated glass sculpture draws on concepts and imagery connected with Parliament and the votes for women campaign to celebrate the individuals and organisations involved in the fight for voting equality.
A significant addition to the Parliamentary Art Collection, New Dawn is permanently sited on the main public route through the Palace of Westminster and will be seen by the hundreds of thousands of people who visit Parliament each year.
Find out more at www.parliament.uk/newdawn
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- Lord Falconer Portrait
- Runtime
- 4:13
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- Baroness Howells discusses one of her favourite art works in Parliament: Michael Taylor's portrait of Lord Falconer of Thoroton.
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- The Armada Paintings
- Runtime
- 4:10
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- Lord Crathorne discusses his favourite art work in Parliament: the Armada Paintings. He explains the historical context of the Spanish Armada and the circumstances in which the paintings came about.
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- The Dearsley Window
- Runtime
- 3:52
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- Baroness Massey discusses her favourite art work in Parliament: the Dearsley Window. Baroness Massey explains the history of the art work and its connection to the Suffragette movement.
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- Baroness Amos portrait
- Runtime
- 2:58
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- Baroness Howells discusses one of her favourite art works in Parliament: the portrait of Baroness Amos, one of the first black women peers in the House, by Paul Benney.
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 25 May 2016
- Runtime
- 38:54
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- On Wednesday 25 May, Prime Minister's Questions were taken by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, in the House of Commons Chamber.
Shadow First Secretary of State and Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, Angela Eagle, responded on behalf of the Opposition.
To find out more about this week's questions, including links to the transcript, visit: http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2016/may/prime-ministers-questions-25-may-2016/
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 ...
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- Women and Parliament event - International Women’s Day 2016
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- 56:51
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- Women and Parliament, what has changed and what still needs to change?
A special event hosted by Parliament’s Outreach Service at Westminster to mark International Women’s Day 2016 as part of the Outreach Service ‘ Women and Parliament programme.
With an introduction from the Lord Speaker Baroness D’Souza, join us to hear from Margaret Hodge MP and Baroness Young of Hornsey on their experiences from Parliament and beyond, and take a look at the question - is politics personal?
More information on the Outreach Service and organising a free workshop: http://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/
More information on Women and Parliament: http://www.parliament.uk/about/parliament-and-women/
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- State Opening of Parliament 2016
- Runtime
- 16:37
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- 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 agree an ‘Address in Reply to Her Majesty’s Gracious Speech’ and debate the content of the speech. Each House continues the debate over the planned legislative programme for several days, looking at different subject areas. The Queen's Speech is voted on by the Commons, but no vote is taken in the Lords.
Find out more about State Opening and the Queen's Speech: http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2016/may/lords-state-opening/
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- The role of Parliament
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- Find out about the three parts of Parliament – the House of Commons, the House of Lords and the Monarch – and the roles they play.
Find out more at http://www.parliament.uk/role
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- Checking the work of government
- Runtime
- 1:39
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- One of Parliament's main roles is to examine and challenge the work of the government. This short video explains how Parliament does this.
Find out more about how Parliament examines and challenges the work of the government at http://www.parliament.uk/checkgovernment
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- Making laws
- Runtime
- 1:20
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- One of Parliament’s main jobs is to examine and approve new laws. Find out how Parliament does this and why.
Find out more about lawmaking at http://www.parliament.uk/makinglaws
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- Debating in Parliament
- Runtime
- 1:09
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- A brief introduction to debating at Parliament, including the process of parliamentary debates why they are held.
Find out more about parliamentary debating at http://www.parliament.uk/debating
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- Elections and voting
- Runtime
- 1:23
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- Find out what happens at general elections and by-elections, and understand why it’s important to vote during an election.
Find out more about elections and voting at http://www.parliament.uk/elections
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- Different types of Parliamentary Bill
- Runtime
- 1:39
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- This short video explains what Public, Private and Hybrid parliamentary Bills are.
Find out more at http://www.parliament.uk/billtypes
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- Find out what's happening in Parliament
- Runtime
- 1:06
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- Parliament makes decisions affecting everyone in the UK. Find out how you can keep up to date with what’s happening in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
Track the progress of current bills, keep up with committee inquiries, follow topical issues and more at http://www.parliament.uk/business/
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 11 May 2016
- Runtime
- 40:30
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- The Prime Minister, David Cameron, answered questions from MPs in the House of Commons on Wednesday 4 May 2016.
To find out more about this week's questions, including links to the transcript, visit: http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2016/may/prime-ministers-questions-11-may-2016/
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.
Opposition MPs follow up on this or another topic, usually led by the Leader of the Opposition, Jer...
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 4 May 2016
- Runtime
- 40:25
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- The Prime Minister, David Cameron, answered questions from MPs in the House of Commons on Wednesday 4 May 2016.
To find out more about this week's questions, including links to the transcript, visit: http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2016/may/prime-ministers-questions-4-may-2016/
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.
Opposition MPs follow up on this or another topic, usually led by the Leader of the Opposition, Jere...
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 27 April 2016
- Runtime
- 36:05
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- The Prime Minister, David Cameron, answered questions from MPs in the House of Commons on Wednesday 27 April 2016.
To find out more about this week's questions, including links to the transcript, visit: http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2016/april/prime-ministers-questions-27-april-2016/
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.
Opposition MPs follow up on this or another topic, usually led by the Leader of the Oppositi...
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 20 April 2016
- Runtime
- 35:29
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- The Prime Minister, David Cameron, answered questions from MPs in the House of Commons on Wednesday 20 April 2016.
To find out more about this week's questions, including links to the transcript, visit:http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2016/april/prime-ministers-questions-20-april-2016/Prime Minister's Question Time
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.
Opposition MPs follow up on this or another topic, usually led ...
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 13 April 2016
- Runtime
- 36:07
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- Published on 13 April 2016
The Prime Minister, David Cameron, answered questions from MPs in the House of Commons on Wednesday 13 April 2016.
To find out more about this week's questions, including links to the transcript, visit:http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2016/april/prime-ministers-questions-13-april-2016/
Prime Minister's Question Time
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.
Oppositio...
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- MP for a Week: play the game
- Runtime
- 0:38
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- Can you survive a week in politics? Play MP for a Week and get a virtual taste of life as a Member of Parliament.
http://www.parliamentgames.co.uk/mp-for-a-week/
This online game is designed to support young people’s understanding of Parliament and democracy, providing an insight into the different aspects of an MP’s role, from debating in the chamber to the party pressures they face.
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- ‘Plucking the Red and White Roses in the Old Temple Gardens’ by Henry Payne
- Runtime
- 1:35
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- April 2016 marks the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare in 1616. In this short film, Nadhim Zahawi, MP for Stratford-upon-Avon describes an oil painting relating to Shakespeare’s ‘Henry VI’ in the East Corridor of Parliament’s Central Lobby.
The oil painting was commissioned in 1907 and was completed by Henry Payne in 1910. It illustrates the Plucking of the Red and White Roses in the Old Temple Gardens. Richard Plantagenet, the Duke of York, plucks a white rose signifying the House of York and his claim upon the throne. His great rival, the Duke of Somerset, John Beaufort, plucks a red rose symbolising the House of Lancaster. They force their fellow noblemen to make a choice as to whether they pluck a red rose or a white rose.
This event supposedly happened in the mid-fifteenth century but is widely believed to have been fashioned by Tudor propagandists and popularised by Shakespeare. The uncertain historical basis of the scene was...
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 23 March 2016
- Runtime
- 38:43
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- Published on 23 March 2016
The Prime Minister, David Cameron, answered questions from MPs in the House of Commons on Wednesday 23 March 2016.
To find out more about this week's questions, including links to the transcript, visit:http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2016/march/prime-ministers-questions-23-march-2016/
Prime Minister's Question Time
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.
Oppositio...
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- Budget Statement 2016: 16 March
- Runtime
- 1:27:30
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, delivered his Budget statement to the House of Commons on Wednesday 16 March 2016.
Jeremy Corbyn, Leader of the Official Opposition, responded on behalf of the Opposition.
Budget 2016
The Budget statement included:
a review of how the UK economy is performing
forecasts of how the UK economy will perform in the future
details of any changes to taxation.
Transcripts of proceedings in the House of Commons Chamber are available three hours after they happen in Today’s Commons Debates http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/hansard/commons/todays-commons-debates/read/unknown/165/
What happens after the Budget statement?
It is customary for the Leader of the Opposition to respond to the speech given by the Chancellor rather than the Shadow Chancellor.
The Shadow Chancellor makes his response the day after the Budget statement duri...
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 16 March 2016
- Runtime
- 32:54
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- Published on 9 March 2016
The Prime Minister, David Cameron, answered questions from MPs in the House of Commons on Wednesday 9 March 2016.
To find out more about this week's questions, including links to the transcript, visit:http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2016/march/prime-ministers-questions-16-march-2016/Prime Minister's Question Time
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.
Opposition MPs follow up ...
- Title
- Prime Minister's Questions: 9 March 2016
- Runtime
- 34:16
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- Published on 9 March 2016
The Prime Minister, David Cameron, answered questions from MPs in the House of Commons on Wednesday 9 March 2016.
To find out more about this week's questions, including links to the transcript, visit: http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2016/march/prime-ministers-questions-9-march-2016/
Prime Minister's Question Time
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.
Opposition...
- Title
- Prime Minister's Questions: 2 March 2016
- Runtime
- 35:03
- Date posted
- 10 years ago
- Description
- Published on 2 March 2016
The Prime Minister, David Cameron, answered questions from MPs in the House of Commons on Wednesday 2 March 2016.
To find out more about this week's questions, including links to the transcript, visit: http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2016/march/prime-ministers-questions-2-march-2016/
Prime Minister's Question Time
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.
Opposition ...
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 24 February 2016
- Runtime
- 37:05
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
- Description
- Published on February 24 2016
The Prime Minister, David Cameron, answered questions from MPs in the House of Commons on Wednesday 24 February 2016.
To find out more about this week's questions, including links to the transcript, visit: http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2016/february/prime-ministers-questions-24-february-2016/
Prime Minister's Question Time
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.
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- Nancy Astor: the first woman to sit in the House of Commons 1919-1945
- Runtime
- 6:18
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
- Description
- On 28 November 1919 Nancy Astor was elected as MP for Plymouth Sutton. She took her seat on 1 December 1919 and gave her maiden speech on 24 February 1920. Astor served continuously until she stepped down in 1945, having retained her seat through five general elections. This film gives an insight into her interests and achievements and includes first-hand accounts from those who knew her.
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 10 February 2016
- Runtime
- 36:28
- Date posted
- 11 years ago
- Description
- The Prime Minister, David Cameron, answered questions from MPs in the House of Commons on Wednesday 10 February 2016.
To find out more about this week's questions, including links to the transcript, visit: http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2016/february/prime-ministers-questions-10-february-2016/
Prime Minister's Question Time
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.
Opposition MPs follow up on this or ano...
