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Inter-Parliamentary relations, peace and education - a focus for a historic visit from House of Commons Speaker to Qatar
The Speaker of the House of Commons visited Qatar from the 16 to 18 September to strengthen ties between the two Parliaments.
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Lords committee calls for major overhaul of public inquiries
An influential cross-party House of Lords committee has today (16 September 2024) urged a major overhaul of the way public inquiries are set up and conducted. Its report, Public Inquiries: Enhancing ...
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Contact your MP
You can contact your MP when you, or people living in your area, are affected by decisions made by the UK Parliament or by the Government. MPs represent all the people in their local area, whether ...
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Contacting your MP
MPs have public contact details so their constituents can get in touch. In most cases you can write, phone, fax or email. MPs will generally only act on behalf of their constituents, so please check ...
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Guide to the rules on All-Party Parliamentary Groups
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Male supporters of women's suffrage
Whilst the campaign for votes for women is predominately recognised as a cause fought by women, men played a crucial role both in Parliament and outside. Although many MPs opposed votes for women, ...
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Parliamentary work placement and Apprenticeship Programmes
The Houses of Parliament are determined to be a rewarding, inclusive and diverse place to work. Parliament has set up three schemes to offer opportunities to individuals who would not previously have ...
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Minority government
A minority government is a government formed by a political party that does not have an overall majority of MPs in the House of Commons. A party may decide to govern alone - rather than form a ...
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How do you become a Member of the House of Lords?
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 ...
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The Lords Chamber
The Lords Chamber is the most lavishly-decorated room in the Palace of Westminster. It has the grandest interior because it is where the three elements of Parliament (the Sovereign, the Lords and the ...
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Race Relations Act 1965
The Race Relations Act 1965 was the first piece of legislation in the UK to address the prohibition of racial discrimination and followed previously unsuccessful bills. The Act banned racial ...