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- Clean power by 2030? #UKPolitics #HouseOfCommons #SelectCommittees #ClimateChange #CommitteeCorridor
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- “Things are moving on so fast that we've got to keep up with the rest of the world.”
Former MP Chris Skidmore joins Toby Perkins MP on the latest Committee Corridor episode to discuss if the Government's clean power by 2030 ambition is achievable?
In the episode Toby also hears from Claire Young, Liberal Democrat MP and member of the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee, and Harriet Cross, Conservative MP and member of the Scottish Affairs Committee.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
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- 🔴 PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions - 16 July 2025
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) - https://youtube.com/live/mhlRvjWOzLg
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) - 16 July 2025
- 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.
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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- The development work of the FCDO – International Development Committee
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- The International Development Committee will hold an evidence session on the development work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office at 10am, on Wednesday 16 July.
We will be questioning Rt Hon David Lammy MP, the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs.
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- The role of regulators - Business and Trade Committee
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Regulatory failures have shaken public trust and undermined UK economic resilience. From pensions scandals to leaking water pipes and rivers running with sewage to collapsing energy firms, the UK’s national regulators are under fire.
This week, the Business and Trade Committee interrogates whether regulators like the FCA, Ofgem, Ofwat, and the CMA are fit to deliver on a bold new government mandate to “regulate for growth”. They’ll be joined by minister Justin Madders MP and Lord Willetts to ask: can these institutions really balance their duties to protect the public and the environment, enforce fair markets - and now to drive economic productivity? The Government’s ambition is clear: regulators must promote the conditions that attract investment and boost growth. But concerns are mounting. The former CMA chair stood down reportedly over a lack of “growth focus”, reflecting wider unease. A 2022 survey found nearly half of UK businesses saw regulation as a b...
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- Women in the armed forces: What difference did select committees make? | Committee Corridor Podcast
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Are the women who protect us adequately protected? And who should be held accountable if they aren’t? In 2021, the House of Commons Defence Committee published a landmark report finding the Ministry of Defence and Services to have failed in helping female personnel achieve their full potential. The report called on military chiefs and Government to act on the harassment, bullying and discrimination suffered by women in the armed forces. Since then, how far have we come?
In the first episode of Committee Corridor’s brand-new season, Chair of the Liaison and Treasury Committees, Dame Meg Hillier MP, reflects on the impact of the Defence Committee’s report. We talk to inquiry Chairs from the committee past- Conservative Sarah Atherton MP- and present- Labour’s Tan Dhesi MP, as well as witness and Director of the Centre for Military Justice, Emma Norton.
We’re also joined by Liberal Democrat MP Steff Aquarone and Labour MP Natasha Irons, wh...
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- Reforming the Water Sector – Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee question Thames Water’s Sir Adrian Montague, Chris Weston, and Ian Pearson on the company’s financial issues, following the disclosure of new information to the Committee.
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- E-petition debate relating to prosecution of Northern Ireland veterans - Monday 14 July 2025.
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate relating to prosecution of Northern Ireland veterans.
John Lamont 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/725716
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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- Elizabeth Tower restoration wins RIBA National Award
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Can you hear the bells? 🔔
The restoration of the Elizabeth Tower has won a Royal Institute of British Architects National Award.
The conservation project was the most extensive in its 160-year history. The project drew on the specialist skills of craftspeople from across the UK, who prioritised the reuse of original materials and and the preservation of heritage crafts and techniques.
'A masterclass in conservation and craftsmanship at the home of the iconic Big Ben bell, preserving a monument for future generations' - RIBA Award Judging Panel.
Find out more about visiting the Elizabeth Tower and Parliament on our website.
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- President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, addresses Parliament
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Earlier today, @EmmanuelMacron, President of the French Republic, addressed Members of both Houses during an official state visit to UK Parliament.
President Macron was accompanied by the First Lady of France, Mrs Brigitte Macron, and he was welcomed by the Speakers of @HouseofLords and House of Commons.
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- President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, addresses Parliament
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Yesterday, @EmmanuelMacron, President of the French Republic, addressed Members of both Houses during an official state visit to UK Parliament.
President Macron was accompanied by the First Lady of France, Mrs Brigitte Macron, and he was welcomed by the Speakers of @HouseofLords and House of Commons.
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- 🔴 LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) - 9 July 2025
- 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.
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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- 🔴 PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions - 9 July 2025
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) - https://youtube.com/live/coSC0NX1QKI
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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- President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, addresses Parliament
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- The President of the French Republic, His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, will visit Parliament on Tuesday 8 July accompanied by Mrs Brigitte Macron.
President Macron will address members of both Houses assembled in the Royal Gallery of the House of Lords.
The Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, will give a welcome speech and the Lord Speaker, Lord McFall of Alcluith, will respond to the President's address.
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- Work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office – Foreign Affairs Committee
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- The Foreign Affairs Committee will hold an evidence session on the work of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office at 1.30pm, on Tuesday 8 July.
Members are likely to question the Foreign Secretary on the UK Government’s current position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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- Spending Review – Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee questions Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, on the Spending Review 2025 and the Government’s announcement of £39 billion investment for affordable homes.
The cross-party group of MPs are expected to explore questions around the Social and Affordable Homes Programme, the Spending Review settlement, and local council finances.
Witnesses:
Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
Sarah Healey CB CVO, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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- UK Economic security - Business and Trade Sub-Committee on Economic Security, Arms & Export Controls
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- The Business and Trade sub-Committee questions Marks and Spencer Chairman Archie Norman on the devastating cyber-attack that has disrupted the iconic British retailer's operations for months.
After acknowledging the attack in April, the company was forced to suspend all online sales for weeks and its website operations are not expected to be fully restored for another month or so. It is believed some customer data was also breached. Marks and Spencer has estimated the attack will hit this year's profits by £300 million.
At around the same time in April, the Co-op Group disclosed “unauthorised access attempts” that disrupted customer and back-office services.
What happened in these two cases and what does it tell us about UK’s approach, across the public and private sectors, to countering a commercial and economic risk that may be growing to the point where it becomes “uninsurable”?
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- E-petition debate relating to fossil fuel advertising and sponsorship - Monday 7 July 2025.
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate relating to fossil fuel advertising and sponsorship.
Jacob Collier 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/700024
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 h...
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- First debate on cameras in the House of Commons Chamber
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- On this day in 1978, MPs debated allowing video cameras in the House of Commons for the first time. 📅
Although the motion didn't succeed, it started a wider debate on how people access information about what happens in the Chamber. ℹ️
Microphones have been permanently broadcasting in the Commons since 3 April 1978. The first time they were used live was to broadcast Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales 🏴
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- First debate on cameras in the House of Commons Chamber
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- On this day in 1978, MPs debated allowing video cameras in the House of Commons for the first time. 📅
Although the motion didn't succeed, it started a wider debate on how people access information about what happens in the Chamber. ℹ️
Microphones have been permanently broadcasting in the Commons since 3 April 1978. The first time they were used live was to broadcast Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Wales 🏴
Listen on our Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ukparliament/first-house-of-commons-live?si=476afd58d94940a49f102947b9ae1007&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
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- Is the UK doing enough to protect the oceans?
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Following discussions on the High Seas Treaty at the UN Ocean Conference, Fiona Thomas from Marine Conservation Society @MarineConservationSociety joins the Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee, Toby Perkins MP, on the latest Committee Corridor podcast episode. Fiona reflects that the UK has announced some positive measures recently, such as a proposed ban on bottom trawling in Marine Protected Areas, and funding towards Small Island Developing States and coral reefs, but says "we really need to maintain that momentum and keep our foot on the pedal”.
Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts 🎧
#MarineConservation #Oceans #HighSeasTreaty #BlueEconomy #SelectCommittees #UKPolitics
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- The work of the Secretary of State for Defence – Defence Committee
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The Defence Committee will hold an evidence session on the work of the Secretary of State for Defence at 2pm, on Wednesday 2 July.
The session will cover a wide range of topics. Members are likely to discuss the latest developments in the conflict in the Middle East. The security breach at RAF Brize Norton and the importance of homeland defence are likely to be covered in the session.
Other topics include the Strategic Defence Review, defence spending commitments, and the current situation in Ukraine.
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- 🔴 LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) - 2 July 2025
- 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.
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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- 🔴 PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions - 2 July 2025
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) - https://youtube.com/live/B7qKlsjXNm8
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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- E-petition debate relating to driven grouse shooting - Monday 30 June 2025.
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate relating to driven grouse shooting.
John Lamont 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/700036
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 petition debates...
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- UK Parliament marks Armed Forces Week
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Armed Forces personnel, Members and colleagues from across the House marked Armed Forces Week with a flag raising ceremony in New Palace Yard.
The Armed Forces regulars, veterans and reservist community in Parliament is strong and this week I was proud to launch the Armed Forces Parliamentary Network - showcasing the role they play both in practicing, and protecting, democracy.
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- POV: you arrive at a Parliament Lates Event
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Visit the Palace of Westminster after hours on 11th July to hear stories of Parliament’s war effort during the Second World War.
🎟️ Search Parliament’s War Effort lates to book your ticket.
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- 🔴 LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) - 25 June 2025
- Date posted
- 11 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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- 🔴 PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions - 25 June 2025
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) - https://youtube.com/live/j1fzG93hQpg
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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- Spending Review 2025 – Treasury Committee
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- The Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Rt Hon. Darren Jones MP, is questioned on the 2025 Spending Review.
The Committee’s scrutiny is likely to cover a range of areas including the trade-offs between cutting spending in certain departments and investing in others. The process followed by HM Treasury and the potential impacts of Ministers’ decisions on services are also likely to be probed.
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- President Zelenskyy welcomed back to Parliament 🇺🇦🇬🇧
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Yesterday we welcomed Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, back to Parliament. 🇺🇦🇬🇧
Both the Speakers of the House of Commons and House of Lords received an update on the situation on the ground in Ukraine, and emphasised their unwavering support with Ukraine and its people.
Browse our Flickr set from the day: https://www.flickr.com/photos/uk_parliament/albums/72177720327078279/
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- Pricing, competition and consumer protection - Business and Trade Committee
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- The Business and Trade Committee continues its investigation on the impact of dynamic pricing and price variability.
In this session, the Committee looks at how this affects vulnerable consumers, the role of dynamic pricing in the airline
industry, and the relationship between market concentration and pricing in the live entertainment industry.
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- Asteroids and planetary defence – Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee will hold a one-off evidence session, on Asteroids and planetary defence at 9.45am, on Tuesday 24 June following a 15 minute innovation showcase.
The session will highlight the current climate, science and research on asteroids. The session will focus on what they are, technological advancement of detection, composition benefits.
The Committee will hear from experts in each of these fields and explore progress. Additionally, the session will look at the scientific advancements, examine the national and international policy response in a global emergency and future focus areas.
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- E-petition debate relating to geo-engineering and the environment - Monday 23 June 2025.
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate relating to geo-engineering and the environment.
Dr 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/701963
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 p...
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- Committee Corridor, Episode 5 out now 🎧
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- “We live in a country where not a single river is not polluted”
In episode 5 of Committee Corridor, Feargal Sharkey joins Toby Perkins MP to discuss the issues of our waterways, and how select committees are holding the sector to account.
Listen and subscribe whever you get your podcasts 🎧
#CommitteeCorridor #WaterCrisis #UKRivers #CleanWaterNow #UKPolitics #SelectCommittee
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- Misogyny: the manosphere and online content – Women and Equalities Committee
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- The Women and Equalities Committee is hearing from Laura Bates, Activist, Speaker and Writer, on the impact of:
- the manosphere
- misogynistic online content
- the use of AI
This hearing is part of the Committee’s wider inquiry on the manosphere and misogynistic online content. Find out more: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/9089/misogyny-the-manosphere-and-online-content
#Manosphere #Misogyny #OnlineHarm
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- 🔴 PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions - 18 June 2025
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) - https://youtube.com/live/DqIXEma8sxc
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:
Twitter: https://www.twitter...
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- 🔴 LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) - 18 June 2025
- Date posted
- 11 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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- How can we stop electronic music venues disappearing? | Culture, Media and Sport Committee
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Three nightclubs are closing every week in the UK. Since 2019, 34% have shut down.
Nightlife isn’t just about people having fun — it’s part of our culture, our economy, and our communities.
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee met with venue owners, operators and performers to ask: what do clubs need to survive?
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- E-petition debate relating to cages and crates for farmed animals - Monday 16 June 2025.
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate relating to cages and crates for farmed animals.
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/706302
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 ...
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- Collecting the right tax from wealthy individuals – Public Accounts Committee
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- How can HMRC ensure wealthy individuals pay their taxes?
The population of wealthy individuals that HMRC administers has grown from 700,000 in 2019-20 to 850,000 in 2023-24. HMRC defines wealthy individuals as those earning more than £200,000 a year, or with assets over £2 million, in any of the last three years. The National Audit Office (NAO) found in May 2025 that additional revenue secured by HMRC from wealthy individuals has more than doubled – from £2.2bn (2019-20) to £5.2bn (2023-24).
The scale of this rise raises questions about whether non-compliance amongst wealthy individuals may not be far higher than HMRC has detected. Wealthy taxpayers have also faced fewer penalties in recent years – down to 456 penalties totalling £5.8m in 2023-24, from 2,153 totalling £16.2m in 2018-19.
The PAC will hear from senior officials at HMRC as part of its inquiry, including John-Paul Marks CB, HMRC’s Permanent Secretary, in his first...
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- Smart meters – Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- The UK rollout of energy smart meters is a key part of the clean energy transition, but the programme has faced ongoing criticism. the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee will question key industry and consumer bodies—including Citizens Advice, Energy UK and Smart Energy GB, which leads on public engagement—about the reliability and cost-effectiveness of smart meters.
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- 🔴 PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions and Spending Review - 11 June 2025
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) - https://youtube.com/live/MYOzDzhz3mE
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:
Twitter: https://www.twitter...
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- 🔴 LIVE: Prime Minister's Questions + Spending Review with British Sign Language (BSL) - 11 June 2025
- Date posted
- 11 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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- The work of the Chief of the Defence Staff - Defence Committee
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- The Defence Committee will hold an evidence session with outgoing Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin on the work of the Chief of the Defence Staff, at 3pm, on Tuesday 10 June.
The session will be wide-ranging, covering Defence Reform, the Strategic Defence Review, recruitment and retention and the readiness of the Armed Forces.
The treatment and experiences of personnel are likely to be discussed, including the unacceptable behaviours towards women and ethnic minority personnel.
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- E-petition debate relating to the non-stun slaughter of animals - Monday 9 June 2025.
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate relating to the non-stun slaughter of animals.
Jamie Stone 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/700557
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 petit...
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- WWII: Parliament staff worked in Westminster munitions parts factory
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- A new display in Westminster Hall explores how Parliament and its people met the challenges of wartime Britain.
Join a lates event on 13th June or 11th July to hear stories from the Second World War in the historic Palace of Westminster.
🎟️ Search Parliament’s War Effort lates to book your ticket.
Image credit:
Mrs Hodges at the capstan lathe. From the Parliamentary Archives WMU/1/2.
Sir Oswald Birley, Sir Winston Churchill, 1874-1965, Prime Minister, 1946, Oil Painting, Photo credit: Parliamentary Art Collection WOA 2723.
Vice Admiral Sir Geoffrey Blake Black Rod, Ewart Monochrome photographic print, Parliamentary Art Collection, WOA 804 © UK Parliament.
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- What is the Journal? 📚 | House of Commons
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- 📖 The Journal Office holds a complete record of all decisions made in the House of Commons Chamber since 1547.
📔 A Journal is created for every Parliament session. Two newly printed and bound Journals have arrived to be added to the shelves.
✍️The Journal is created from a document called Votes and Proceedings which is produced every day by a team of clerks, including Gavin.
Curious to find out more? 👀 You can find Votes and Proceedings by date online ➡️ https://commonsbusiness.parliament.uk/search?SearchTerm=Votes+and+Proceedings
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- Committee Corridor, Episode 4 out now 🎧
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- The UK faces a dual crisis: not enough homes, and a climate emergency. Can we fix both? 🏠
On Committee Corridor Episode 4, our host Toby Perkins, sits down with Kate Henderson from the National Federation of Housing, Joe Powell MP, and Lord Moylan to discuss the UK’s urgent housing crisis and climate commitments.
Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts 🎧
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- What are e-petitions? | House of Commons
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- An e-petition is an online petition to the House of Commons or the Government started by a member of the public on the e-petitions website.
E-petitions receive a Government response if they have 10,000 signatures or more. The Petitions Committee considers e-petitions for a debate if they have 100,000 signatures or more.
The Committee will only consider petitions which people have started on the UK Government and Parliament petitions website.
E-petitions stay open for six months, or until the end of the Parliament (whichever comes first), after which they are closed.
Find open, debated, and responded-to petitions, or submit your own, on the e-petitions website: https://petition.parliament.uk/
