As the 19th century progressed and the memory of the violent French Revolution faded, there was growing acceptance that some parliamentary reform was necessary. The unequal distribution of seats, the ...

A Bill is a proposal for a new law, or a proposal to change an existing law, presented for debate before Parliament. A Bill can start in the Commons or the Lords and must be approved in the same form ...

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The Lords is set to continue detailed scrutiny of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill and Children’s Wellbeing and Schools ...

This business was announced in the Commons Chamber by the Leader of the House of Commons, Sir Alan Campbell on Thursday 11 September. It is possible that changes will be made to the schedule of ...

As Trump visits the UK for an unprecedented second State Visit, it’s time for “maximum pressure” to secure trade and technology alliance In a report today the Commons Business and Trade Committee says ...

The Representation of the People Act of 1918 granted the vote to women over the age of 30 who met a property qualification. The same Act gave the vote to all men over the age of 21.

Industrial action by some security staff is planned on Wednesday 10. On this day, access to Parliament will be limited.

The Speaker of the House of Commons has concluded a successful visit to Ottawa, Canada, where parliamentary leaders from the G7 nations and guest nations gathered for the annual G7 Speakers’ Summit.

Due to an ongoing review of public access to the House of Commons and House of Lords Chambers, Parliament has introduced temporary changes to public tours.

The Public Bill Committee will meet for the first time on Tuesday 16 September 2025 to scrutinise the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill line by line. and is expected to report by ...

The UK Parliament has two Houses that work on behalf of UK citizens to check and challenge the work of Government, make and shape effective laws, and debate/make decisions on the big issues of the day ...