Today's House of Commons debates - UK Parliament
Visit the Parliament TV section of our site to watch live and archived coverage of all UK Parliament proceedings taking place in public, including debates...
Visit - UK Parliament
We’re excited to be welcoming visitors back to UK Parliament in person, alongside our online events. Find out about the extra measures we're taking to keep our visitors safe and book your tickets today.
Prime Minister's Questions - UK Parliament
Jan 12, 2024 · Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, gives MPs the chance to question the Prime Minister. PMQs takes place at midday every Wednesday when the Commons is sitting
What is the role of Parliament? - UK Parliament
Find out what Parliament does, Parliament's role in UK politics, and its relationship with Government, the Crown and Europe
Bill of Rights 1689 - UK Parliament
The Bill of Rights 1689 is an iron gall ink manuscript on parchment. It is an original Act of the English Parliament and has been in the custody of Parliament since its creation.
The evolution of Parliament
The Palace of Westminster has been a centre of power for over 900 years. In this section we chart the development of parliamentary sovereignty, from absolute rule by the Sovereign, to Parliament asserting its authority over the monarchy, through to a modern democratic legislature in a technological age.
The two-House system - UK Parliament
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 debating current issues. The House of Commons is also responsible for granting money to the ...
Parliament and the Government - UK Parliament
HM Government consists of the Prime Minister, their Cabinet and junior ministers, supported by the teams of non-political civil servants that work in government departments. The Government are the people responsible for running the country. …
Parliament's authority - UK Parliament
Parliamentary sovereignty is a principle of the UK constitution. It makes Parliament the supreme legal authority in the UK, which can create or end any law. Generally, the courts cannot overrule its legislation and no Parliament can pass laws that future Parliaments cannot change. Parliamentary ...
News from UK Parliament
3 days ago · The BTC will hold the second evidence session in its inquiry Making Work Pay: The Employment Rights Bill, questioning McDonalds, Tesco and the British Retail Consortium as well as Chinese global online retailers Shein and Temu on labour rights in their national operations and international supply chains.