Don’t miss the chance to go behind the scenes on a tour of the Palace of Westminster, available on Saturdays and selected weekdays. Discover the history, art, and architecture of this world‑famous ...
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The Code of Conduct for MPs sets out the standards of behaviour expected of Members of Parliament as they carry out their work. The Code also contains the rules concerning the additional income, gifts ...
At 9am on Thursday 21 May, 20 numbered ballot balls will be drawn by the most senior Deputy Speaker, the Chairman of Ways and ...
MPs and Members of the Lords sit in the two Chambers of Parliament scrutinising the Government and debating legislation. Find Members of Parliament (MPs) by postcode and constituency, and Members of ...
The 2024–26 parliamentary session has come to a close. Here are some of the key events in the House of Lords. During the session, members considered over 11,000 changes to bills. They scrutinised ...
Questions The House questioned the government on free entry to the UK's national museums and galleries and safety recommendations from the Rail Accident Investigation Branch. Bills Consideration of ...
His Majesty the King read the Speech from the Throne in the House of Lords chamber. The speech is written by the government and contains an outline of its policies and proposed legislation for the ...
Marking the formal end to the parliamentary session, prorogation is the period between the end of a session of Parliament and the State Opening which begins the next session. The King formally ...
On 17 March 2026, President Zelenskyy of Ukraine addressed members of the House of Lords and MPs in Parliament. Lord Forysth gave a speech, thanking the President: ...
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 ...