What is the role of Parliament? - UK Parliament
Find out what Parliament does, Parliament's role in UK politics, and its relationship with Government, the Crown and Europe
House of Commons - UK Parliament
The House of Commons Enquiry Service provides information on the work, history and membership of the House of Commons.. Telephone: 0800 112 4272 (Freephone) or 020 7219 …
The evolution of Parliament
The Palace of Westminster has been a centre of power for over 900 years. In this section we chart the development of parliamentary sovereignty, from absolute rule by the Sovereign, to …
The two-House system - UK Parliament
The business of Parliament takes place in two Houses: the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Their work is similar: making laws (legislation), checking the work of the government …
Parliament and the war in the American colonies 1767-83
Boston Tea Party. The measures also met with opposition from merchants at home, and the government repealed them in 1770 – except for the one on tea, which the Prime Minister Lord …
UK Parliament
4 days ago · ParliamentNow presents information from the UK Parliament annunciator system, covering both the House of Commons and House of Lords.Similar to annunciator screens on …
Conservation of Elizabeth Tower and Big Ben - UK Parliament
Big Ben undergoes the biggest conservation in its history . A ffectionately known around the world as Big Ben and shrouded in scaffolding from 2017-2022, the Elizabeth Tower was repaired …
Legislation - UK Parliament
MPs and Members of the Lords sit in the two Chambers of Parliament scrutinising the Government and debating legislation. Find Members of Parliament (MPs) by postcode and …
Today's House of Commons debates - UK Parliament
Visit the Parliament TV section of our site to watch live and archived coverage of all UK Parliament proceedings taking place in public, including debates...
Bill of Rights 1689 - UK Parliament
The Bill of Rights 1689 is an iron gall ink manuscript on parchment. It is an original Act of the English Parliament and has been in the custody of Parliament since its creation.