A by-election does not have to take place if an MP changes political party. Until an election, an MP of the same party in a neighbouring constituency manages constituency matters. The Chief Whip of ...

UK residents and overseas visitors may watch debates for free on current issues or proposed new laws in both Houses by visiting the public galleries. The galleries are open to the public when the ...

Questions The Lords returns from recess on Monday 2 June to press the government on the BBC World Service, competitiveness of English farmers with neighbouring countries, promotion of convenience ...

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 ...

Read transcripts of debates in both Houses.

House of Lords FAQs The Lords Enquiry Service provides information on the role, work and membership of the House of Lords. Telephone: 0800 223 0855 (Freephone) or 020 7219 3107 Email: ...

The Data (Use and Access) Bill returns to the House of Lords for consideration of Commons amendments in ‘ping pong’, on Monday 2 June. The aim of the Data (Use and Access) Bill is to harness the power ...

Here is an overview of debates scheduled in the Commons Chamber over the coming week. This business was announced in the Commons Chamber by the Leader of the House of Commons, Lucy Powell on Thursday ...

There is general agreement that the UK will need major infrastructure investments over the next few years, especially in energy and transport. These range from high speed rail to major renewable ...

The plans for post-war secondary education in Britain aimed to remove the inequalities which remained in the system. The proportion of 'free places' at grammar schools in England and Wales increased ...

The 1832 Reform Act was an important step in the process of electoral reform. It increased the representation of the middle classes, but did not extend the franchise to the working classes. The small ...

The basic annual salary for an MP from 1 April 2025 is £93,904. MPs also receive expenses to cover the costs of running an office, employing staff, having somewhere to live in London or their ...