Visit - UK Parliament
WEBTours. We offer a range of tours which enable you to see inside one of the world's most famous buildings and find out about the work of UK Parliament. Talks and events. We run a programme of talks and events throughout the year on a range of subjects including Big Ben and how UK Parliament works. Watch PMQs, debates and committees.
UK Parliament
WEBSep 12, 2024 · ParliamentNow presents information from the UK Parliament annunciator system, covering both the House of Commons and House of Lords. Similar to annunciator screens on the Parliamentary estate, it provides constantly updated information on what's happening in both chambers. We're having some trouble connecting to …
The Palace of Westminster - UK Parliament
WEBWestminster Hall is the oldest building on the Parliamentary estate. It has played a central role in 900 years of British history, with the major institutions of the British state having grown up directly around it. St Stephen's Chapel is …
Today's House of Commons debates - UK Parliament
WEBToday's House of Commons debates. Visit Hansard to read transcripts of debates. section of our site to watch live and archived coverage of all UK Parliament proceedings taking place in public, including debates and committee meetings of both Houses. Visit the Parliament TV section of our site to watch live and archived coverage of all UK ...
Prime Minister's Questions - UK Parliament
WEBJan 12, 2024 · Prime Minister's Questions: 12 February 2020. 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.
Finding your MP - UK Parliament
WEBMPs 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 House of Lords by name and party. Search for Members by name, postcode, or constituency. Learn about their experience, knowledge and interests.
What is the role of Parliament? - UK Parliament
WEBThe main functions of the UK Parliament are to: Check and challenge the work of the Government (scrutiny) Make and change laws (legislation) Debate the important issues of the day (debating) Check and approve Government spending (budget/taxes) Parliament is made up of three central elements: the House of Commons, the House of Lords and the ...
News from UK Parliament
WEBSep 26, 2024 · Failing to follow up on public inquiry recommendations risks avoidable mistakes being repeated. The Statutory Inquiries Committee publishes its report Public inquiries: Enhancing public trust. 16 September 2024. Latest news from Parliament, the House of Commons, the House of Lords and Committees.
Big Ben - UK Parliament
WEBBig Ben is probably the world's most famous clock. That iconic silhouette is instantly recognisable and is one of the most Instagrammed landmarks on the planet. Six monarchs and 41 prime ministers have come and gone since the bells first struck their now familiar music across Westminster. Here we tell Big Ben's historic story in words and images.
General elections - UK Parliament
WEBDec 12, 2019 · An election was held according to this five-year timetable in 2015. However, the House of Commons chose to hold earlier general elections in 2017 and in 2019, as follows: On Wednesday 19 April 2017, MPs voted by 522 to 13 to allow an early general election. The election took place on Thursday 8 June …