Members of the House of Lords continued their further examination of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, in report stage on ...

Members of the House of Lords begin their detailed examination of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill in committee stage on Monday 27 ...

Lords members press the government on non-crime hate incidents, the UK-EU youth mobility scheme, and a third runway at ...

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During 1916-1917, the House of Commons Speaker, James William Lowther, chaired a conference on electoral reform which recommended limited women's suffrage. Only 58% of the adult male population was ...

The House of Commons, mayoral elections in England, Police and Crime Commissioner elections and local councils in England and Wales use the first-past-the-post system. Voters select their preferred ...

On Friday 31 October 2025, members of the House of Lords debated the situation in Ukraine.

When was the last general election? The last general election was held on Thursday 12 December 2019. On what dates did previous general elections take place? The 2017 General Election - polling day ...

As the 19th century progressed and the memory of the violent French Revolution faded, there was growing acceptance that some parliamentary reform was necessary. The unequal distribution of seats, the ...

Even mill-owners were beginning to speak up for improved conditions. A strong humanitarian campaign had grown outside Parliament, championed by the MPs Anthony Ashley-Cooper (later the 7th Earl of ...

This guided tour of the Elizabeth Tower takes you up a narrow 334-step spiral stairwell to the belfry where Big Ben, the Great Bell, hangs. Along the route, your guide will reveal details of the most ...

A motion of no confidence is a motion moved in the House of Commons expressing lack of confidence in the government or a specific minister. Having the confidence of the House of Commons has been seen ...