A keen politics student - who missed out on a school trip to Parliament because of a serious illness – finally got his wish to visit, when he was invited in by the Speaker.

As the nation comes together to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day [VE Day], Parliament has confirmed a programme of commemorative events and activities taking place on the estate ...

In its response to a letter from the House of Lords EU Justice Sub-Committee, the Government has failed to give assurances that it will not repeal or replace the Human Rights Act – a stark contrast to ...

Looking for a unique day out this Easter? During parliamentary recess you can visit the Palace of Westminster with audio ...

The House of Lords has now paused for the Easter recess, returning on Tuesday 22 April 2025. Catch up on a busy start to the ...

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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 ...

The telephone enquiry service is open from 10am - 5pm Monday to Thursday, and 10am - 4pm on Fridays. During recess, the hours are 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm Monday to Friday. Please note that the ...

The cross-party House of Lords Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee in its 21st report of Session 24-25 has called on the Government to consider providing central oversight and coordination to ...

Two events have changed the way Members of the House of Lords are appointed: the 1999 House of Lords Act, which ended hereditary Peers' right to pass membership down through family, and the ...