UK Parliament
ParliamentNow presents information from the UK Parliament annunciator system, covering both the House of Commons and House of Lords.Similar to annunciator screens on the Parliamentary estate, it provides constantly updated information on what's happening in both chambers.
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
Visit - UK Parliament
We’re excited to be welcoming visitors back to UK Parliament in person, alongside our online events. Find out about the extra measures we're taking to keep our visitors safe and book your tickets today.
General elections - UK Parliament
Find out about general elections and Parliament. There is a choice of several candidates in each constituency. Some will be the local candidates for national political parties.
News from UK Parliament
6 days ago · Foreign Secretary David Lammy to face questions from the Foreign Affairs Committee David Lammy, the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, faces questions for the first time from the Foreign Affairs Committee next Wednesday, at 3.30pm. 26 November 2024 Justice ...
Tours - UK Parliament
There are a number of tours available to see and learn about UK Parliament, one of the most iconic buildings in the world.
Magna Carta - UK Parliament
Magna Carta was issued in June 1215 and was the first document to put into writing the principle that the king and his government was not above the law. It sought to prevent the king from exploiting his power, and placed limits of royal authority by establishing law as …
The Palace of Westminster - 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 constituency, and Members of the House of Lords by name and party.
FROM MONARCHY TO DEMOCRACY MAGNA CARTA 1215 From before the 7th century to the 11th century, councils of influential men – barons and bishops – were called together by Monarchs to advise them on
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 Parliament asserting its authority over the monarchy, through to a modern democratic legislature in a technological age.