What a wonderful Commonwealth Day celebration yesterday with representatives from across the Commonwealth.
A community of independent nations, united in addressing todayβs challenges, and celebrating the rich diversity and shared values that connect us.
..the associated changes to the Immigration Rules laid before Parliament last week.
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I have granted the following urgent question in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
From Chris Philp MP to ask Shabana Mahmood MP, the Secretary of State for Home Department, if she will make a statement on the Governmentβs recently announced immigration policy and...
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Today, the flag of the historic county of Cornwall is being flown in New Palace Yard to mark St Piranβs Day.
Cornwall has six constituencies represented in the House of Commons.
I hope this month inspires more girls and women to see themselves shaping the future - including here in Parliament.
Women MPs standing together in the House of Commons Chamber, with green benches and wood-panelled walls.
Today marks the start of Womenβs History Month.
A lot has changed since 1918 when the first female MP was elected to Parliament. Today, more women than ever are serving as MPs in the House of Commons, representing communities across the UK.
Mr Speaker and Lady Hoyle standing on the steps of Speaker House while carrying a bag of daffodils, surrounded by children wearing traditional Welsh outfit
Mr Speaker standing on the steps of Speaker House while talking to several children seen from behind.
Happy St David's Day! Dydd GΕ΅yl Dewi Hapus!
In a tradition spanning more than 20 years, I had a visit from the London Welsh School to celebrate St Davidβs Day by singing βMis Mawrth Unwaith Etoβ.
The flag of Wales is flying in New Palace Yard to mark the occasion.
It was a pleasure to meet the European Parliament President, Roberta Metsola, this week and exchange views on our parliamentary priorities.
We are committed to work more closely together to support our shared defence and security.
And from Manuela Perteghella MP to ask Shabana Mahmood MP, the Secretary of State for the Home Department, to make a statement on the impact of the UKβs Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) rules on British citizens who are also dual nationals.
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British Indian Ocean Territories.
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I have granted the following urgent questions in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
From Nigel Farage MP to ask Yvette Cooper MP, the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will make a statement on the Diego Garcia Military Base and ...
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What happens at Prime Ministerβs Questions (PMQs) in each sitting Wednesday?
I chair the session to ensure the government is held to account and all members have a fair chance to ask questions.
This short video explains it.
Watch live today at 12pm parliamentlive.tv/commons
I have granted the following urgent question in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
From Alex Burghart MP to ask Darren Jones MP, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, if he will make a statement on the Cabinet Office review into Labour Together and APCO Worldwide.
Flag of tiger face in yellow on a blue background with pearl in black on a yellow background.
Happy Shropshire Day.
The Shropshire flag is flying today inΒ New Palace Yard, recognising the people and heritage of this historic county.
Shropshire is represented by seven constituencies in theΒ House of Commons.
Crescent moon and a star in front of a green background
Ramadan Mubarak to all Muslims observing the holy month in the UK and across the world.
Sending you good wishes that this Ramadan brings you peace, reflection, and spiritual growth.
Itβs National Apprenticeship Week π
Meet Grace, an apprentice at the House of Commons from the Speakerβs Apprenticeship Academy.
She talks about developing new skills and gaining real experience in the workplace.
Learn about our apprenticeships: parliament.uk/about/career...
And From Dr Luke Evans MP, to ask Wes Streeting MP, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care if he will make a statement on the withholding of Pharmacy First payments to pharmacies.
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.. including an update prior to the February recess on progress, timescales for compliance, and the Governmentβs approach to any material it proposes to withhold or delay.
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I have granted the following urgent questions in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
From Alex Burghart MP to ask Darren Jones MP, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, to make a statement on the Governmentβs response to the Humble Address agreed by this House on 4 February..
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And from Dr Kieran Mullan MP, to ask David Lammy MP, the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will make a statement on the implications for open justice of the impending deletion of the Courtsdesk court reporting data archive.
I have granted the following urgent questions in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
From James Cartlidge MP to ask John Healey MP, the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on his departmentβs contracts with Palantir.
I have granted an urgent question in @houseofcommons.parliament.uk
From Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP to ask Yvette Cooper MP, the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will make a statement on the 20-year sentence imposed on Jimmy Lai, a British Citizen.
I have granted the following urgent question in the
@houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
From Priti Patel MP to ask Yvette Cooper MP, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will make a statement regarding the situation in Iran.
It was impossible not to be moved by the testimony given by Holocaust survivor Mala Tribich MBE at our Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony in the House of Commons.
...the Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill.
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I have granted the following urgent question in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
From Dame Priti Patel MP to ask Yvette Cooper MP, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will make a statement on the Government's plans for...
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A blue ensign flag featuring the coat of arms of the Pitcairn Islands.
Today the flag of the Pitcairn Islands is flying in New Palace Yard to mark Bounty Day - which commemorates the anniversary of the mutiny on the British ship HMS Bounty in 1789.
Located in the southern Pacific Ocean, this British Overseas Territory is one of the most remote communities on earth.
Read more about the conference: www.parliament.uk/business/new...
Commonwealth parliamentary leaders sit for a group photograph. A banner behind them reads '28th CSPOC 2026'.
I represented @houseofcommons.parliament.uk at the Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth in New Delhi.
My thanks to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha Shri Om Birla for hosting this valuable exchange among Commonwealth parliamentary leaders.
During Speaker Johnsonβs visit to UK Parliament this week, we marked 250 years of American independence and reflected on our shared heritage. πΊπΈ π¬π§
