UK Parliament
Jan 9, 2026 · ParliamentNow presents information from the UK Parliament annunciator system, covering both the House of Commons and House of Lords. Similar to annunciator screens on …
Visit - UK Parliament
Feb 14, 2025 · 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 …
House of Lords - UK Parliament
Dec 15, 2025 · The House of Lords is the second chamber of UK Parliament. It plays a crucial role in examining bills, questioning government action and investigating public policy.
Parliamentary business - UK Parliament
Access legislative documents, including Public, Private and Hybrid Bills, Acts of Parliament and Statutory Instruments
Bills & legislation - UK Parliament
Access legislative documents from the House of Commons and the House of Lords, including Public, Private and Hybrid Bills, Acts of Parliament and Statutory Instruments
Dissolution of Parliament: recent developments - The House of …
May 21, 2025 · When this was sealed by the Crown Office at 11.57am, Parliament was legally dissolved, and the statutory 25-day election timetable was triggered. The general election took …
The King and the dissolution of Parliament for a general election
May 22, 2024 · To hold a general election, the Prime Minister must request that the Monarch dissolve Parliament, which means that all seats in the House of Commons are vacated.
Dissolution of Parliament - House of Commons Library
Apr 20, 2023 · Under section 2 of the Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Act 2022, Parliament is dissolved by His Majesty, using prerogative powers. By convention, these powers are …
State of the parties - MPs and Lords - UK Parliament
There are 650 MPs in total. If an MP is not a member of a political party in Parliament, they are shown as an ‘Independent’. This includes MPs elected as Independent candidates. It also …
State Opening of Parliament - history and ceremonial
Jul 18, 2024 · With only seven exceptions, the monarch has opened every session of Parliament since 1901. King Charles III opened Parliament for the first time on 7 November 2023.