Members of the House of Lords begin their detailed examination of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, in committee stage on ...

The Chartist movement was the first mass movement driven by the working classes. It grew following the failure of the 1832 Reform Act to extend the vote beyond those owning property. In 1838 a ...

Members of the House of Lords consider changes to House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill at report stage.

Explore medals and memorials from the parliamentary collections which commemorate the Second World War.

Ed Davis begins chamber duties as the next Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod today, as his appointment is announced in the House of Lords chamber.

Members of the House of Lords examine the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill at committee stage on Tuesday 8 July.

Discover a selection of objects in Parliament's collections documenting the Second World War.

Do you have relevant expertise and experience or a special interest in the Pension Schemes Bill, which is currently passing through Parliament? If so, you can submit your views in writing to the House ...

Members of the House of Lords begin their further scrutiny of the Renters' Rights Bill, at report stage on Tuesday 1 July.

House of Commons select committees are largely concerned with examining the work of government departments. Some select committees have a role that crosses departmental boundaries such as the Public ...

The next largest party becomes the official Opposition. If an MP does not have a political party, they are known as an 'Independent'. Members of the House of Lords are organised on a party basis in ...

The business of Parliament takes place in two Houses: the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Their work is similar: making laws (legislation), checking the work of the government (scrutiny), and ...