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...
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
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.
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 …
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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. …
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.
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Dec 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 …
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.
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 ...