The Latest Breaking News from UK Parliament

Fact check: Social media proposal is not Government policy

The Bill has been proposed by a Liberal Democrat peer.

Evening Standard · Sep 16

Three Holyrood committees decline to work with UK Parliament on party finances

The request followed the Peter Murrell embezzlement case.

Evening Standard · Sep 7

UK Parliament Lights the Palace of Westminster in Ukraine's Colours To Mark Kyiv's Independence Day

The UK lit up the Palace of Westminster in Ukraine's flag colours to mark Kyiv's Independence Day, highlighting ongoing support amid tensions with Russia. PM Andy Burnham plans a visit to Kyiv.

International Business Times UK · Aug 24

Keir Starmer refuses to rule out tax hikes to fund defence spending

The Government’s defence investment plan is due to be published ahead of the Nato summit in Turkey, which begins on July 7.

Evening Standard · Jun 10

UK Parliament Shutdown: Keir Starmer Grilled In Final PMQs Before Two-Week Recess

Keir Starmer faced a combative final Prime Minister's Questions before Parliament shut down for a two‑week recess, as Kemi Badenoch accused him of 'begging MPs to save his skin'.

International Business Times UK · Apr 29

Who is ‘cravat man’? Neckwear steals the show in Olly Robbins parliamentary grilling

Wiltshire town councillor Andrew Edwards, who has large collection of neckwear, is a regular at committee hearings

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24

Key points: Olly Robbins gives evidence on Lord Mandelson vetting scandal

The sacked civil servant was answering questions at the Commons Foreign Affairs Committee.

Evening Standard · Apr 21

‘Clearly not’: Lucy Powell asked if she would have ennobled Lord Doyle

The peer, who has had the Labour whip removed, earlier apologised and said he believed Morton’s initial assertions of innocence.

Evening Standard · Feb 11

Former Olympic swimmer and women’s campaigner Sharron Davies joins red benches

The silver medallist has been a prominent critic of transgender athletes being able to compete in women’s sport.

Evening Standard · Jan 20

To repeal or not repeal: UK Parliament discusses the Online Safety Act

The debate comes as a petition to repeal the bill got 500K signatures, focusing on controversial provisions around age verification and encrypted apps.

TechRadar · Dec 16, 2025