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 ...

MPs to hold a debate on matters to be raised before the forthcoming Adjournment On Tuesday 8 April in the Chamber, MPs will hold a debate on matters to be raised before the forthcoming Adjournment 07 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Act of Settlement was passed in 1701, reinforcing the Bill of Rights agreed by William and Mary in 1689. The main aim of this legislation was to ensure a Protestant succession to the English ...

Elisha De Hague was born in Norwich on 16 May 1755. The family had fled religious persecution in the Netherlands in the 16th century. De Hague's father had a strong background of civic service in ...

Hybrid bills mix the characteristics of public and private bills. The changes to the law proposed by a hybrid bill would affect the general public but would also have a more significant impact on ...