UK Parliament
Afghan Data Breach and Resettlement Schemes - Defence Committee
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- Afghan Data Breach and Resettlement Schemes - Defence Committee
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- 1:56:41
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Journalists from the Times, the Mail and the Independent will give opening evidence on the Afghan data breach and on the super-injunction that prohibited reporting of the Afghan data breach for nearly two years will give evidence to the Defence Committee.
Holly Bancroft from the Independent, Larisa Brown from the Times, and Sam Greenhill from the Daily Mail, will appear together.
Members are likely to ask for the witnesses’ personal perspective on the unprecedented use of a super-injunction to protect those affected by the data breach, which also suppressed public debate and media and parliamentary scrutiny of the breach and the Government’s response to it.
The witnesses are also likely to be asked about the risk of Afghans who worked with UK forces being targeted for reprisals due to the data breach, as well as more generally.
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- E-petition debate relating to consumer law and videogames - Monday 3 November 2025.
- Runtime
- 1:39:30
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate relating to consumer law and videogames.
Ben Goldsborough MP has been asked by the Committee to open the debate. The Government will send a Minister to respond.
Read the petition:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/702074
Find petitions you agree with, and sign them: https://petition.parliament.uk/
What are petition debates?
Petition debates are ‘general’ debates which allow MPs from all parties to discuss the important issues raised by one or more petitions, and put their concerns to Government Ministers.
Petition debates don’t end with a vote to implement the request of a petition. This means that MPs will not vote on the issues raised in the petition at the end of the debate.
The Petitions Committee can only schedule debates on petitions to parliament started on petition.parliament.uk
Find out more about how petiti...
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- The National Security Strategy: China - Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy
- Runtime
- 1:52:51
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- MPs and Peers will explore the nature of the UK’s relationship with China amid fierce ongoing debate about the UK’s approach.
The Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy will explore how the government is balancing its desires to develop new dialogues with China on certain issues with strengthening resilience against the security challenges China poses to the UK.
Witnesses will include Chris Patten, former governor of Hong Kong, Lord Sumption, former Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, and Isabel Hilton OBE, Chair of the Great Britain China Centre.
Members are likely to ask how the UK’s stance fits into wider foreign policy goals, whether it is aligned with its partners, including in the G7, on China, and whether it can learn lessons from the approach taken by other countries.
Members are also likely to ask how effective UK legislation is at addressing threats posed by China such as espionage, interfere...
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- Work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office - Foreign Affairs Committee
- Runtime
- 1:37:40
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- What checks did the Government undertake when appointing Peter Mandelson as UK Ambassador to the US?
In this session, Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service, Sir Chris Wormald, and Permanent Under-Secretary at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Sir Oliver Robbins, will give evidence on the vetting and clearance of Lord Mandelson to the Foreign Affairs Committee.
Members will seek to understand the processes behind the clearance and vetting of Lord Mandelson and where these processes fell down. Questions are likely to cover whether due diligence should have uncovered the association between Lord Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein.
The session is likely to explore the question of whether the Foreign Affairs Committee should routinely undertake pre-appointment hearings for political ambassadorial appointments.
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- MPs gather to mark Commons Chamber rebuild anniversary
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- 0:08
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- 75 years ago this week, the rebuilt House of Commons Chamber was opened following its destruction during the Second World War.
To mark the anniversary, MPs gathered to commemorate this historic moment.
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- New roof reveal... ✨
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Made from pale green Westmoreland slate, sourced from the Lake District’s Elterwater quarry, this 500-million-year-old stone is helping restore one of Parliament’s most iconic buildings. 🪨
This milestone repair of Norman Shaw North is part of wider works to preserve the Palace of Westminster. Supporting jobs and skills across the UK, these works ensure the Parliamentary estate remains safe, sustainable, and fit for the future.
#PreservingThePalace
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- Restoring Parliament with 500-Million-Year-Old Slate | Preserving the Palace
- Runtime
- 1:47
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Made from pale green Westmoreland slate, sourced from the Lake District’s Elterwater quarry, this 500-million-year-old stone is helping restore one of Parliament’s most iconic buildings.
This milestone repair of Norman Shaw North is part of wider works to preserve the Palace of Westminster. Supporting jobs and skills across the UK, these works ensure the Parliamentary estate remains safe, sustainable, and fit for the future.
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- Human Rights and the Regulation of AI - Joint Committee on Human Rights
- Runtime
- 3:12:11
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The Joint Committee on Human Rights hears from Dr Kevin Fong, Big Brother Watch and Amnesty International about what threats AI poses to human rights.
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- Budget 2025: Child poverty - Treasury Committee
- Runtime
- 1:48:50
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The Treasury Committee question witnesses about what steps they believe the Chancellor could take in her 2025 Budget in order to alleviate child poverty in the UK, including on the two-child benefit cap.
Appearing in front of MPs will be the Institute for Fiscal Studies’ Head of Retirement, Savings and Ageing, Jonathan Cribb, and Sophie Howes, Head of Policy at Child Poverty Action Group. Professor Kitty Stewart from the London School of Economics, who specialises in social policy, will complete the panel.
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- 🔴 LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) - 29 October 2025
- Runtime
- 37:44
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
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- 🔴 PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions - 29 October 2025
- Runtime
- 37:20
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) - https://youtube.com/live/ibqoih-13aU?feature=share
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
Want to find out more about what's happening in the House of Commons this week? Follow the House of Commons on:
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- Espionage cases and the Official Secrets Acts #2 - Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy
- Runtime
- 1:48:51
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy will hear evidence from senior government ministers on government decision-making in relation to espionage cases, following the collapse of the recent alleged China spy case.
In our second session this week, the cross-party Committee will hear evidence from the Attorney General and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.
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- Marking 75 years since the Commons Chamber rebuild
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- "We shape our buildings and afterwards our buildings shape us" (Sir Winston Churchill, 1943)
In October 1943, Churchill led a debate on rebuilding the House of Commons Chamber, which had been bombed in 1941.
75 years ago this week the rebuilt Chamber reopened.
#RebuildingtheCommons
Reproduced with permission of Curtis Brown, London on behalf of Portland Churchill Ltd © Winston S. Churchill / Portland Churchill Ltd
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- Marking 75 years since the Commons Chamber rebuild I Rebuilding the Commons
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- "We shape our buildings and afterwards our buildings shape us" (Sir Winston Churchill, 1943)
In October 1943, Churchill led a debate on rebuilding the House of Commons Chamber, which had been bombed in 1941.
75 years ago this week the rebuilt Chamber reopened.
#RebuildingtheCommons
Reproduced with permission of Curtis Brown, London on behalf of Portland Churchill Ltd © Winston S. Churchill / Portland Churchill Ltd
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- How did the Speaker celebrate Black History Month?
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Speaker of the House of Commons Sir Lindsay Hoyle welcomed members of the parliamentary community and other familiar faces to mark Black History Month in Speaker’s House.
They reflected on the leadership and contributions of the Black community, both past and present, and continued the conversation on building an inclusive Parliament and society.
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- How did the Speaker celebrate Black History Month?
- Runtime
- 0:25
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Speaker of the House of Commons Sir Lindsay Hoyle welcomed members of the parliamentary community and other familiar faces to mark Black History Month in Speaker’s House.
They reflected on the leadership and contributions of the Black community, both past and present, and continued the conversation on building an inclusive Parliament and society.
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- Budget 2025: Gambling taxation – Treasury Committee
- Runtime
- 2:00:51
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The Treasury Committee hold a session on how gambling should be taxed as it continues to look at some of the decisions facing the Chancellor in her 2025 Budget.
MPs will be seeking to understand differing views on how gambling should be taxed, including the potential revenues which could be generated and any potential impact on the sector.
Given the hugely varied landscape of gambling businesses, from bingo halls and racecourses to casinos and online games, the Committee may choose to ask witnesses how this should be considered in a tax regime for the whole gambling industry.
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- E-petition debate relating to statutory maternity and paternity pay - Monday 27 October 2025.
- Runtime
- 1:33:31
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate relating to statutory maternity and paternity pay.
Jacob Collier MP has been asked by the Committee to open the debate. The Government will send a Minister to respond.
Read the petitions:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/715292
Find petitions you agree with, and sign them: https://petition.parliament.uk/
What are petition debates?
Petition debates are ‘general’ debates which allow MPs from all parties to discuss the important issues raised by one or more petitions, and put their concerns to Government Ministers.
Petition debates don’t end with a vote to implement the request of a petition. This means that MPs will not vote on the issues raised in the petition at the end of the debate.
The Petitions Committee can only schedule debates on petitions to parliament started on petition.parliament.uk
Find out more about ho...
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- Espionage cases and the Official Secrets Acts #1 - Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy
- Runtime
- 2:30:35
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy will hear evidence from senior government ministers and officials on government decision-making in relation to espionage cases.
On Monday afternoon, the cross-party Committee will hear evidence from the Director of Public Prosecutions, Cabinet Secretary and Deputy National Security Adviser. On Wednesday morning, the Attorney General and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster will give evidence.
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- E-petition debate relating to holidays during school term time - Monday 27 October 2025.
- Runtime
- 1:27:05
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate relating to holidays during school term time.
Robbie Moore MP has been asked by the Committee to open the debate. The Government will send a Minister to respond.
Read the petitions:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700047
Find petitions you agree with, and sign them: https://petition.parliament.uk/
What are petition debates?
Petition debates are ‘general’ debates which allow MPs from all parties to discuss the important issues raised by one or more petitions, and put their concerns to Government Ministers.
Petition debates don’t end with a vote to implement the request of a petition. This means that MPs will not vote on the issues raised in the petition at the end of the debate.
The Petitions Committee can only schedule debates on petitions to parliament started on petition.parliament.uk
Find out more about how peti...
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- The chimes of Big Ben
- Runtime
- 1:18
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- At 2am tomorrow morning, all the UK’s clocks will go back. This includes the clock in the Elizabeth Tower. 🕰️
Our clock mechanics will be testing the mechanism. They will lower the clock’s weights to stop it running and perform maintenance. 🔧
This means that from 6pm on Saturday, the hands will not be showing the correct time until 2am on Sunday. 🔕
Watch Big Ben's bongs in 4K: https://youtu.be/KnAjjR9HJXU
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- The chimes of Big Ben... in 4K 🔔
- Runtime
- 1:18
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Located in the Palace of Westminster, the Elizabeth Tower is home to Big Ben - the bell. Listen to its iconic chimes, and watch in 4K...
Visit the Elizabeth Tower (and hear Big Ben live): https://www.parliament.uk/visiting/visiting-and-tours/big-ben-tour/
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- Health impacts of breast implants and other cosmetic procedures - Women and Equalities Committee
- Runtime
- 2:09:35
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The Women and Equalities Committee questions Health Minister Karin Smith MP on the Government’s proposals to introduce a licensing scheme in England for non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
Other topics up for discussion include the PIP implant scandal, cosmetic tourism, and body image training within the cosmetic industry.
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- 🔴 PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions - 22 October 2025
- Runtime
- 38:45
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) - https://youtube.com/live/81FzyYpphjE?feature=share
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
Want to find out more about what's happening in the House of Commons this week? Follow the House of Commons on:
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- 🔴 LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) - 22 October 2025
- Runtime
- 38:41
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
Want to find out more about what's happening in the House of Commons this week? Follow the House of Commons on:
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- Digging deep to restore the Palace of Westminster
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Our engineers have been drilling into the Thames riverbed and beyond, uncovering 19th century secrets and mapping the ground to support future restoration work.
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- How is geology helping restore the Palace of Westminster? | Preserving the Palace
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Our engineers have been drilling into the Thames riverbed and beyond, uncovering 19th century secrets and mapping the ground to support future restoration work.
This is also the first time in many years that river access has been used to deliver equipment to the Palace of Westminster. 🛥️
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- E-petition debate relating to support & accommodation for asylum seekers - Monday 20 October 2025.
- Runtime
- 11:55:01
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate relating to support & accommodation for asylum seekers.
Tony Vaughan MP has been asked by the Committee to open the debate. The Government will send a Minister to respond.
Read the petitions:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/705383
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/718406
Find petitions you agree with, and sign them: https://petition.parliament.uk/
What are petition debates?
Petition debates are ‘general’ debates which allow MPs from all parties to discuss the important issues raised by one or more petitions, and put their concerns to Government Ministers.
Petition debates don’t end with a vote to implement the request of a petition. This means that MPs will not vote on the issues raised in the petition at the end of the debate.
The Petitions Committee can only schedule debates on petitions to parliament started on ...
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- Information and data security across Government - Science and Technology Committee
- Runtime
- 1:53:45
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The Science Innovation and Technology Committee hears from the Information Commissioner, John Edwards, about the UK data protection regulator’s response to the Afghan data breach announced in July.
MPs may also explore the proposed introduction of a new digital ID, the rollout of facial recognition technology by police forces and the protection of children and their data online.
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- The National Security Strategy - Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy
- Runtime
- 1:57:44
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The cross-party Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy will explore how the UK can help sustain nuclear stability amid increasing concern about adversary intentions, US deterrence and risks around unintended escalation.
The session will also cover the UK’s relationships with India and countries in the Middle East in the context of growing challenges around the trade-offs between security and economic relationships, and the transfer of sensitive technology.
The session forms part of the Committee’s ongoing inquiry into the UK’s new National Security Strategy, published earlier this year.
Witnesses will include security and geopolitics experts and former senior officials with experience working at NATO, the US State Department, India’s diplomatic service and think tanks.
Members of the Committee are likely to ask witnesses:
• How the UK should respond to the risks of nuclear proliferation and...
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- Matt takes a closer look at the Commons Chamber’s past...
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Discover how objects from the 1941 bombing and the post-war rebuild continue to shape its legacy today.
Watch the full video on our channel.
#RebuildingTheCommons
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- What's in the box...?
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- On 10 May 1941, during the Blitz, the House of Commons Chamber was destroyed by an incendiary bomb.
Now, 75 years after the rebuilt Chamber reopened in 1950, Conservation Architect Matt reacts to objects from the bombing, rebuild, and its aftermath.
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- When the House sits late, the Commons library stays open 📚
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- On Monday nights, library services are available to MPs and their staff, long after the sun sets. Follow John for a quick tour of one of Parliament's key services.
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- Visit from the Chairman of the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada 🇬🇧 🇺🇦
- Runtime
- 0:40
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- His Excellency, Dr Ruslan Stefanchuck addressed parliamentarians, he updated on the situation in Ukraine and reaffirmed our continued support and parliamentary solidarity.
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- How does Parliament's Broadcasting Unit keep the cameras running? 🎥
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Let Emily show you what goes into transmitting business across the world.
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- The Cost of Energy – Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
- Runtime
- 2:07:45
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee questions the “Big Six” energy companies: OVO Energy, Octopus, E.On, Centrica, EDF UK, and ScottishPower, asking them about the high cost of energy to consumers and their role in the wider energy system.
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- How does Parliament's Broadcasting Unit keep the cameras running? 🎥
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Let Emily show you what goes into transmitting business across the world.
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- 🔴 PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions - 15 October 2025
- Runtime
- 49:15
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Due to a technical issue, this livestream of PMQs is incomplete. Watch the full version on Parliament Live TV: https://parliamentlive.tv/event/index/384a4937-dba8-44c6-98c5-81e611071677?in=11:59:35
Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSnwvUmiiqY
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usual...
- Title
- 🔴 LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) - 15 October 2025
- Runtime
- 48:30
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Due to a technical issue, this livestream of PMQs is incomplete. Watch the full version on Parliament Live TV: https://parliamentlive.tv/event/index/384a4937-dba8-44c6-98c5-81e611071677?in=11:59:35
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
Want to find out more about what's hap...
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- BTS filming a night in the Commons Library 📚
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Our photo and video team pull off feats of engineering ingenuity to capture the work of Parliament from every angle 🪢
Enjoy this BTS clip of them filming a night in the Library 📹
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- Women, peace and security – International Development Committee
- Runtime
- 2:07:26
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- This evidence session may include content that some viewers may find distressing.
The International Development Committee are holding an evidence session on women, peace and security.
We will be hearing from a former Afghan female politician and a Sudanese activist as we investigate the role of women in building peace and security globally.
The Committee are exploring how well the UK has implemented the Women, Peace and Security agenda through successive National Action Plans, as well as how it has integrated women’s voices more broadly within its development programmes.
We are likely to ask witnesses whether they have seen women able to play a meaningful role in politics and peace building, what barriers might stand in the way of this, and what risks might result from women and girls being excluded from decisions.
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- Budget 2025 - Treasury Committee
- Runtime
- 1:59:45
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- In this session, MPs examine the tax options available to the Chancellor, considering their potential effects on public behaviour and revenue generation. Four experts in taxation and public finance will provide insights to inform the discussion.
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- E-petition debate relating to Bovine Tuberculosis control & badger culling - Monday 13 October 2025.
- Runtime
- 2:05:00
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate relating to Bovine Tuberculosis control & badger culling.
Irene Campbell MP has been asked by the Committee to open the debate. The Government will send a Minister to respond.
Read the petition:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700317
Find petitions you agree with, and sign them: https://petition.parliament.uk/
What are petition debates?
Petition debates are ‘general’ debates which allow MPs from all parties to discuss the important issues raised by one or more petitions, and put their concerns to Government Ministers.
Petition debates don’t end with a vote to implement the request of a petition. This means that MPs will not vote on the issues raised in the petition at the end of the debate.
The Petitions Committee can only schedule debates on petitions to parliament started on petition.parliament.uk
Find out more a...
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- When the House sits late, the Commons library stays open 📚
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- On Monday nights, library services are available to MPs and their staff, long after the sun sets. Follow John for a quick tour of one of Parliament's key services.
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- Architect Reacts: Objects from the WW2 Bombing of the Chamber | Rebuilding the Commons
- Runtime
- 8:02
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- On 10 May 1941, during the Blitz, the House of Commons Chamber was destroyed by an incendiary bomb.
Now, 75 years after the rebuilt Chamber reopened in 1950, Conservation Architect Matt reacts to objects from the bombing, rebuild, and its aftermath.
Learn more: https://heritagecollections.parliament.uk/exhibits/rebuilding/
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
1:09 Items 1 & 2, Chamber rebuild, The Debate Continues, BBC
02:33 Item 3, Plaster mould, reference for stonemason carving work
03:38 Item 4, Pugin designed oak carvings
04:27 Item 5, Set on stonemason’ tools used in the Chamber rebuild
05:18 Item 6, Medallion, souvenir from bomb damage
06:01 Item 7, Foundation stone, The Debate Continues, BBC
06:29 Item 8, Napkin ring, souvenir from bomb damage
07:20 End
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- What is the Procedure Committee's role in determining the rules governing House of Commons business?
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- Chair Cat Smith MP explains how the Procedure Committee works
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- E-petition debate relating to children with SEND - Monday 15 September 2025.
- Runtime
- 3:50:21
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate relating to assessments and support for children with SEND
Roz Savage MP has been asked by the Committee to open the debate. The Government will send a Minister to respond.
Read the petition:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/711021
Find petitions you agree with, and sign them: https://petition.parliament.uk/
What are petition debates?
Petition debates are ‘general’ debates which allow MPs from all parties to discuss the important issues raised by one or more petitions, and put their concerns to Government Ministers.
Petition debates don’t end with a vote to implement the request of a petition. This means that MPs will not vote on the issues raised in the petition at the end of the debate.
The Petitions Committee can only schedule debates on petitions to parliament started on petition.parliament.uk
Find out more abou...
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- Reducing NHS waiting times for elective care – Public Accounts Committee
- Runtime
- 2:30:50
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) hold an evidence session on reducing NHS waiting times for planned non-emergency, or elective, following a recent report from the National Audit Office (NAO) on the same topic.
After March’s announcement that NHSE England (NHSE) would be abolished within two years, Officials from the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHSE are expected to be questioned on the progress of the reorganisation required for the DHSC to deliver NHSE responsibilities.
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- Access to British Sign Language – Women and Equalities Committee
- Runtime
- 1:52:56
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Senior representatives from the BSL Advisory Board and the British Deaf Association will appear before the cross-party committee of MPs and sign their evidence, which will be spoken by interpreters.
During the session, the Women and Equalities Committee will explore progress towards greater access to British Sign Language following the British Sign Language Act 2022. The Act recognises BSL as a language of Great Britain, places duties on government departments to promote and facilitate its use and requires the Work and Pensions Secretary to issue guidance to departments and report regularly.
The session is likely to cover broader issues of concern to the Deaf community, as well as access to BSL in Parliament, BSL education, the potential impacts of AI on BSL and funding for Deaf sports and Deaflympians.
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- 🔴 LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) - 10 September 2025
- Runtime
- 31:33
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
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