🎧️ Fistfights, beard-pulling, a salmon on the PM’s desk, and senators investigating divorce petitions in startling detail. This week, @parlcharlie.bsky.social joins the podcast to explore Canada’s unruly parliamentary past. Listen: hansardsociety.org.uk/news/parliam...

Unparliamentary: Colourful tales from the Canadian Parliament - Parliament Matters podcast, Episode 153

What happens when parliamentary history escapes the official record? Charlie Feldman, author of Unparliamentary, joins us to explore the strange, unruly and often hilarious history of Canada’s…

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🚨 NEW: Legislation Watch Our new rolling blog will track the issues shaping how laws are made at Westminster, and what needs to change to make the legislative process more effective. 🔽

🎙️ NEW: This week on Parliament Matters... 👥 Who is the new Chief Whip @anneliese_midge? 🏛️ How do the ministerial changes affect Select Committees? 🏢 @jonmdavis.bsky.social on Whitehall shake-ups 📚 Plus, our summer recess political book recommendations. Links in next post 👇

TUESDAY | What's on Parliament's agenda today? Only the House of Lords sits today, to debate: 🔵 Conservative motion to facilitate a debate on Wednesday on Govt policy ⚽️ Sporting Events Bill 💰️ Commercial Payments Bill More below 🔽 www.hansardsociety.org.uk/news/parliam...

Parliament Matters Bulletin: What’s coming up in Parliament this week? 20-23 July 2026

The House of Commons has adjourned for the Summer recess but the House of Lords remains in session this week. Peers will scrutinise the Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform)…

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As we wait for Andy Burnham's arrival in Downing Street, here's what @lordspeaker.parliament.uk told us last week about "rewiring our constitutional arrangements" and the risk of blowing a constitutional fuse if Lords reform isn't properly thought through.

NEW: In this week's episode of Parliament Matters we discuss 🛡️ Protecting our politicians in a dangerous age 🏛️ Reforming the House of Lords 🔎Priorities for scrutiny of the new Government after recess Links in next post 👇️

🎤 It was an honour to host the Lord Speaker’s first speech since his election, in which he reflects on the danger of ill-considered House of Lords reform "blowing a constitutional fuse". 🎥 📖 Watch or read the @lordspeaker.parliament.uk's speech on our website & YouTube channel ⬇️

Rewiring politics: The danger of ill-considered House of Lords reform blowing a constitutional fuse - a speech by the Lord Speaker, Lord Forsyth of Drumlean

On 16 July 2026, Lord Forsyth of Drumlean delivered his first major public speech since being elected Lord Speaker. At an event hosted by the Hansard Society, Lord Forsyth said that anyone advocating…

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Later today, Labour MP @jimmcmahon.co.uk will present a Ten Minute Rule Bill to permit stillbirths to be registered remotely. What are Ten Minute Rule Bills, and how do they become law? Our guide explains 🔽 www.hansardsociety.org.uk/publications...

What is a Ten Minute Rule Bill?

Ten Minute Rule Bills are essentially policy aims put into legislative language in order to secure a 10-minute speaking slot during 'primetime' in the House of Commons Chamber after Question Time on…

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WEDNESDAY | What's on Parliament's agenda today? ❓️ Keir Starmer faces his final PMQs 🚨 Motion to proscribe the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps 🪖 General debate on Iran, in place of an Opposition Day Read more below 🔽 www.hansardsociety.org.uk/news/parliam...

Later today, Green MP @sianberry.bsky.social will present a Ten Minute Rule Bill to extend the Freedom of Information Act to the monarchy and royal family. What is a Ten Minute Rule Bill and how do they become law? Our guide explains 🔽

What is a Ten Minute Rule Bill?

Ten Minute Rule Bills are essentially policy aims put into legislative language in order to secure a 10-minute speaking slot during 'primetime' in the House of Commons Chamber after Question Time on…

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TUESDAY | What's on Parliament's agenda today? ⚖️ Hillsborough Law to complete Commons stages 🏭️ Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill to conclude 🌍️ Foreign Secretary appears at select committee Read more below 🔽 www.hansardsociety.org.uk/news/parliam...

MONDAY | What's on Parliament's agenda today? 📈 Immigration and Asylum Bill (Second Reading) 👮 Home Office questions ✈️ Civil Aviation Bill (Report) 🛬 E-petition debate on offshore detention Read more below 🔽 www.hansardsociety.org.uk/news/parliam...

🎙️ NEW EPISODE 🔹 Nigel Farage's departure raises questions about the Commons standards system. What happens now? 🔹 Andy Burnham's blueprint for changing Labour's culture. 🔹 Labour MP @alexsobel.co.uk on why now is the time for PR. Listen using links below👇

Later today, Lib Dem MP @chriscoghlanmp.bsky.social will present a Ten Minute Rule Bill, to require certain persons to assess mental capacity when credible doubt is raised. What is a Ten Minute Rule Bill and how do they become law? Our guide explains 🔽 www.hansardsociety.org.uk/publications...

What is a Ten Minute Rule Bill?

Ten Minute Rule Bills are essentially policy aims put into legislative language in order to secure a 10-minute speaking slot during 'primetime' in the House of Commons Chamber after Question Time on…

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WEDNESDAY | What's on Parliament's agenda today? 🪖 Backbench debate on defence readiness 🏥 Backbench debate on corridor care 🏭️ Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill 💰️ Committee hearing on defence spending Read more below 🔽 www.hansardsociety.org.uk/news/parliam...

Later today, Lib Dem MP @carolinevoadenmp.bsky.social will present a Ten Minute Rule Bill, to require schools to provide a certain amount of outdoor education. What is a Ten Minute Rule Bill and how do they become law? Our guide explains 🔽 www.hansardsociety.org.uk/publications...

What is a Ten Minute Rule Bill?

Ten Minute Rule Bills are essentially policy aims put into legislative language in order to secure a 10-minute speaking slot during 'primetime' in the House of Commons Chamber after Question Time on…

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TUESDAY | What's on Parliament's agenda today? 🟦 Conservative Opposition Day 🚅 Railways Bill (Second Reading) 🪖 Select committee hearing on Defence Investment Plan Read more below 🔽 www.hansardsociety.org.uk/news/parliam...

MONDAY | What's on Parliament's agenda today? 🛡️ Defence questions 🏛️ National Security (State Threats) Bill & Armed Forces Bill ✍️ Debate on e-petition calling for anyone convicted of terrorism offences to be banned from standing for public office Read more below 🔽

What's happening in Parliament this week? - Defence questions - debates on UK war readiness, NHS corridor care, Israeli settlements, and SLAPPs - former US National Security Adviser John Bolton & new BBC Director-General Matt Brittin give evidence Link in next post below👇

THURSDAY | What's on Parliament's agenda today? 📌 Former PM @RishiSunak gives evidence to the Lords Numeracy for Life Committee. 💬 Debates on: 🏘️ Commonhold and leasehold reform 🎓 Access to further education 🗳️ Political finance and the Electoral Commission Read more below⬇️

Later today, Lib Dem MP @benmaguiremp.bsky.social will present a Ten Minute Rule Bill, seeking support to introduce a Medical Services (Rural Areas) Bill. What is a Ten Minute Rule Bill and how do they become law? Our guide explains 🔽 buff.ly/ikg1Pxu

What is a Ten Minute Rule Bill?

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WEDNESDAY | What's on Parliament's agenda today? ❓ Prime Minister's Questions 🚗 Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill 🏭 Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill 👮 Police reps give evidence on security, safety & protest Read more below 🔽

1/ Today is the International Day of Parliamentarism. It marks the anniversary of the founding of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (@ipuparliament.bsky.social) in 1889. It's a day to remind ourselves that democracies depend not just on strong parliaments, but on informed citizens. buff.ly/Ol7XIpV

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The IPU is the global organization of national parliaments.What began in 1889 as a small group of parliamentarians, dedicated to promoting peace through parliamentary diplomacy and dialogue, has…

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Today, Lib Dem MP @johnmilnehorsham.bsky.social will present the first 10 Minute Rule Bill of this Session, seeking support to introduce a Child Savings Accounts (Mental Capacity and Disability) Bill. What is a 1o Minute Rule Bill? How do they become law? Our guide explains 🔽 buff.ly/ikg1Pxu

What is a Ten Minute Rule Bill?

Ten Minute Rule Bills are essentially policy aims put into legislative language in order to secure a 10-minute speaking slot during 'primetime' in the House of Commons Chamber after Question Time on…

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TUESDAY | What's on Parliament's agenda today? 💷 MPs vote on £1.15 trillion Govt spending plans 🛡️ National Security (State Threats) Bill 🇺🇦 Debate on Convention establishing an International Claims Commission for Ukraine Read more below 🔽

Today MPs will vote to approve £1.15 trillion in public spending. They will debate spending plans for sport and youth services, pharmaceutical procurement & Dept for Work and Pensions’ spending priorities and performance. Get all the detail in our Parliament Matters Bulletin.👇

Parliament Matters Bulletin: What’s coming up in Parliament this week? 29 June – 3 July 2026

MPs will be asked to approve the Government’s request for £1.15 trillion of public expenditure for this financial year. Peers will consider the National Security (State Threats) Bill, the Steel…

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How the House of Commons uses its time matters. Every Urgent Question (UQ) can delay or displace planned business. That makes the long-term trend in UQs worth paying attention to. Read the latest analysis by @ruxandrasrbn.bsky.social ⬇️ buff.ly/8DYfiiH

MONDAY | What's on Parliament's agenda today? 💷 £1.15 trillion in Govt spending plans debated ❓️ Qns on public service contracts with Palantir & Covid-related fraud 🏭️ Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill 🤔 @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com at the Public Accounts Cmtt Read more below 🔽

£1.15 trillion - that's how much public spending MPs will be asked to approve this week. Today they will debate spending plans for the Cabinet Office, Northern Ireland Office, and the Home Office & Ministry of Justice. Get the detail in our Parliament Matters Bulletin.👇

Parliament Matters Bulletin: What’s coming up in Parliament this week? 29 June – 3 July 2026

MPs will be asked to approve the Government’s request for £1.15 trillion of public expenditure for this financial year. Peers will consider the National Security (State Threats) Bill, the Steel…

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192 Urgent Questions were granted in the last parliamentary session (2024–26). The relevant Secretary of State answered just 14% of them. Which departments faced the most Urgent Questions - and who was answering them? Read the latest analysis by @ruxandrasrbn.bsky.social ⬇️ buff.ly/8DYfiiH

Are there too many Urgent Questions in the House of Commons?

Urgent Questions have grown substantially since 2010 and are now a routine feature of House of Commons business. In this blog, Ruxandra Serban analyses the scale of that growth, which departments…

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