Michael Shanks I am tabling this statement to inform members of the publication of a consultation relating to the Capacity Market (CM) titled ‘Consultation on proposals to integrate low carbon...
Lord Coaker I wish to inform the House that Rushmoor Borough Council has been selected to host the Armed Forces Day National Event in 2026. Aldershot and Farnborough have a long and proud history with our...
Alex Davies-Jones Today, I am pleased to announce that this Government will be bringing forward legislation to prevent the misuse of evidence in sexual offence prosecutions. These changes follow a comprehensive...
Ian Murray I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Noble Friend, the Minister for Museums, Heritage and Gambling and DCMS Lords Minister, Baroness...
Ashley Dalton I am pleased to announce to the House that today the Government will publish its HIV Action Plan, setting out how we will achieve our ambition to end HIV transmissions within England by 2030. We...
Alison McGovern This Government is committed to taking the action necessary to fix the foundations of local government. Today, I am updating the House on the steps we are taking to support two councils to...
Sarah Jones I am pleased to launch a consultation on extending licensing hours in England and Wales for the semi-finals and final of the FIFA Men’s Football World Cup next summer, contingent on any of...
Jess Phillips For too long police requests for victims’ sensitive records such as medical and counselling notes have been disproportionate during investigations. This has been a particular concern in...
David Lammy On 9 July 2025, Part 1 of the Independent Review of Criminal Courts, chaired by Sir Brian Leveson, was published. I am grateful to Sir Brian and the panel of expert advisers for their work. The...
Steve Reed Devolution is a critical lever for delivering growth and prosperity for local communities – through bringing local transport back into public control, making people's daily commute easier,...
Kate Dearden The Government convened a series of constructive conversations between trade unions and business representatives. On the basis of the outcome of these discussions, the Government will now move...
Yvette Cooper The Government has today published the report from the Independent Review of the UK Government’s response to the death of Harry Dunn, and the support offered to the family by the Foreign...
Alison McGovern Since this Government came to power last year, it has worked tirelessly to fix the broken local audit system in England, so people can trust that their council tax is being spent well. To ensure...
Miatta Fahnbulleh In September, we announced the Pride in Place Programme, providing up to £5bn to drive change people can see from their doorsteps. Today, I have published the Programme prospectus, so local...
Baroness Twycross I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Honourable Friend the Minister for Sport, Tourism, Civil Society and Youth, Stephanie Peacock MP: On...
Chris Bryant The UK and US met virtually to continue talks on the UK-US Economic Prosperity Deal (EPD) during November 2025. Discussions included areas across the scope of the EPD set out in the 8th May...
Simon Lightwood I wish to provide the House with an update on further steps the government is taking to implement the Automated Vehicles (AV) Act 2024 and kickstart economic growth. Self-driving vehicles have...
Emma Reynolds Today I am laying the Environmental Improvement Plan 2025 (EIP) in Parliament. This sets out a roadmap for improving the natural environment. It explains how this government will protect and...
Stephen Doughty The Government is today publishing a UK Antarctic Strategy. This sets out the UK’s aims and ambitions for the Antarctic for the next decade. The Strategy brings together the UK’s...
Jess Phillips I will be updating the House about this report via an oral statement later today.
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