Here we look at the relationship between the two independent kingdoms of England and Scotland in the 16th and 17th centuries. We explore the critical period leading up to the passing of Acts of Union ...

Members of the House of Lords begin their detailed examination of the Public Office (Accountability) Bill in committee stage ...

This section outlines a number of key roles in Parliament ...

The first apprentices to join the Speaker’s Apprenticeship Academy have successfully completed their two-year programme, marking an important milestone for the initiative. Established by the Speaker ...

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The UK Parliament has two Houses that work on behalf of UK citizens to check and challenge the work of Government, make and shape effective laws, and debate/make decisions on the big issues of the day ...

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The House of Commons Journal is the corrected, archive edition of Votes and Proceedings, the formal record of House of Commons business for a given day. This page includes editions of the Commons ...

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One of the most recognised buildings in the world, the Palace of Westminster owes its stunning Gothic architecture to the 19th-century architect Sir Charles Barry. Now Grade I listed, and part of an ...