House of Commons of the United Kingdom

Lower house of the UK Parliament

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The House of Commons is the lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Like the upper house, the House of Lords, it meets in the Palace of Westminster in London, England. The House of Commons is an elected body consisting of 650 members known as members of Parliament (MPs), who are elected to represent constituencies by the first-past-the-post system and hold their seats until Parliament is dissolved.

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Lucy Powell condemns 'horrific attack' on Donald Trump Leader of the House of Commons Lucy Powell has condemned the "horrific attack" on former president Donald Trump which saw him get shot at during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Ms Powell said: "We.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:43Published 2 days ago

PM emphasises ‘service’ in first Commons speech Sir Keir Starmer paid tribute to colleagues past and present as he made his first appearance in the House of Commons since becoming prime minister. Sir Keir reiterated the commitment he made during the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:55Published 1 week ago

UK Gets a New PM: Rishi Sunak's Shocking Defeat \| Keir Starmer Wins UK Election Labour Party leader Keir Starmer won a landslide victory, ending 14 years of Conservative rule. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak conceded defeat as exit polls projected Labour to win 410 seats in the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:02Published 2 weeks ago

Penny Mordaunt loses seat to Labour Leader of the House of Commons Penny Mordaunt has lost the seat of Portsmouth North to Labour’s Amanda Martin. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:52Published 2 weeks ago

Voters cast their ballots ahead of election Polling stations across the UK opened at 7am, giving millions of voters the chance to decide if the Tory incumbent remains in the top job or the Labour leader enters Downing Street. Opinion polls.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:42Published 2 weeks ago

Standing ovation for ‘Bionic MP’ on Commons return Conservative MP Craig Mackinlay receives a standing ovation as he makes his first appearance in the House of Commons since his sepsis ordeal. MPs from across the House rise to their feet as Mr.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:56Published on May 22, 2024

Government sets out infected blood compensation scheme The first victims of the infected blood scandal will receive their final compensation payment before the end of the year, minister John Glen has said. In a statement delivered to the House of Commons,.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:17Published on May 21, 2024

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Record levels of diversity in parliament - not by chance but because of purposeful effort More than half of this new parliament is made up of new MPs which makes the House of Commons a better reflection of the nation it serves. Sky News - Published 1 day ago
Starmer praises 'most diverse parliament' in first Commons speech as PM Sir Keir Starmer has welcomed the "most diverse parliament by race and gender" in his first speech as prime minister in the House of Commons. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
Sky News takes parliament to the people and finds they know what's wrong, but not who can fix it The House of Commons green benches have fallen silent in Westminster and it's time for us, the United Kingdom, to choose who will occupy them next. Sky News - Published on May 29, 2024

Standing ovation for MP who had hands and feet amputated An MP who had both his hands and feet amputated after contracting sepsis has been welcomed back to the House of Commons with a standing ovation. Sky News - Published on May 22, 2024
New 'death by dangerous cycling' offence after MPs back law change Dangerous cycling that causes death could land people up to 14 years in prison after the House of Commons backed a proposed change to the law. Sky News - Published on May 15, 2024
Commons approves plans to exclude from parliament MPs arrested on suspicion of serious offence The House of Commons has approved plans to exclude MPs from the parliamentary estate if they have been arrested on suspicion of a serious offence. Sky News - Published on May 13, 2024

Rwanda bill amendments rejected by Commons as parliamentary ping pong begins The House of Commons has rejected the House of Lords' first attempt to amend the Safety of Rwanda Bill - with the legislation sent back to the upper chamber. Sky News - Published on March 18, 2024
The view of the ceasefire vote from a Birmingham mosque It's a rainy day in Birmingham and, perhaps unsurprisingly, the vote tonight in the House of Commons over support for a ceasefire in Gaza is not the first thing on people's minds. Sky News - Published on February 21, 2024
Speaker accused of 'political decision' to select Labour amendment on Gaza vote Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons, is facing a backlash from Tory MPs over his decision to select both the Labour and government amendments to the SNP's Gaza ceasefire motion. Sky News - Published on February 21, 2024
Ex-Tory MP loses appeal against Commons suspension - paving way for by-election Blackpool South MP Scott Benton has lost an appeal against a proposed suspension from the House of Commons after he was caught in a lobbying sting. Sky News - Published on February 20, 2024

MPs consider forcing Cameron to answer questions in Commons MPs are considering using an arcane parliamentary mechanism to force Lord Cameron to take questions in the House of Commons. Sky News - Published on January 19, 2024
Tory MP to appeal proposed suspension over lobbying scandal Former Conservative MP Scott Benton has said he will appeal his recommended suspension from the House of Commons and intends to make a formal complaint over it. Sky News - Published on December 15, 2023
Sunak suffers first Commons defeat as MPs vote for infected blood compensation body Rishi Sunak has suffered his first defeat in the House of Commons since becoming prime minister, as MPs voted to establish a compensatory body for victims of the infected blood scandal. Sky News - Published on December 4, 2023	People from PoK to hold conference in Geneva: BJP leader Ajatshatru Singh BJP leader Ajatshatru Singh, the grandson of the last Dogra ruler Maharaja Hari Singh, on Saturday said people from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) are going to organise a conference in Geneva in March.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 11, 2023
UK to add India to 'safe states' list: What does it mean India is expected to be added to the UK's list of "safe states", which would prevent those who illegally travel from seeking asylum in Britain. The draft legislation presented in the House of Commons.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 9, 2023	UK House of Commons, BJP, others celebrate 'Accession Day' of Jammu & Kashmir with great fervour IndiaTimes - Published on October 26, 2023
Tory MP faces six-week Commons suspension for bullying and sexual misconduct A Conservative MP is facing a six-week suspension from the House of Commons over allegations of bullying and sexual misconduct against a staff member. Sky News - Published on October 16, 2023	Order! John Bercow joins the cast of The Traitors US alongside Love Island star John Bercow, the former speaker of the House of Commons, has joined the cast of reality game show The Traitors, producers have revealed. Sky News - Published on September 21, 2023
Nadine Dorries announces her resignation Former Conservative minister Nadine Dorries has announced she is resigning, after months of criticism over her absence from the House of Commons. Sky News - Published on August 26, 2023	Recall petition for MP who broke COVID rules due to close today A recall petition sparked by the suspension of COVID rule-breaker MP Margaret Ferrier from the House of Commons is due to close today. Sky News - Published on July 31, 2023
Senior Tories round on Coutts over Nigel Farage bank account closure Coutts is facing growing criticism over its decision to close Nigel Farage's bank account after senior Conservative MPs questioned its motivations in the House of Commons. Sky News - Published on July 19, 2023	Ex-deputy chief whip facing suspension from Commons for eight weeks after groping allegations report Chris Pincher MP is facing a suspension from the House of Commons for eight weeks after a report into groping claims against him. Sky News - Published on July 6, 2023
MPs to decide Johnson's fate following damning partygate report - as PM 'expected to skip' debate MPs will today decide whether to sanction Boris Johnson after the privileges committee found he repeatedly misled the House of Commons. Sky News - Published on June 18, 2023	Johnson verdict is a hammer blow to Sunak's hopes of maintaining a fragile peace in the Tory civil war In the end, it was excoriating, damning and unanimous: Boris Johnson was found not only to have deliberately misled the House of Commons over events in Number 10 during COVID lockdowns, but had.. Sky News - Published on June 15, 2023
Who are the privileges committee MPs who investigated whether Boris Johnson lied about partygate? Boris Johnson focused much of his wrath on the House of Commons privileges committee when resigning as an MP. Sky News - Published on June 12, 2023	'I didn't think it was right': Sunak explains not ennobling Johnson allies Rishi Sunak has launched a broadside at Boris Johnson after the former prime minister resigned from the House of Commons last week. Sky News - Published on June 12, 2023
COVID rulebreaker Margaret Ferrier MP loses appeal over Commons ban MP Margaret Ferrier has lost her appeal against a proposed 30-day ban from the House of Commons over breaching COVID rules. Sky News - Published on May 22, 2023	MPs raise baby formula theft after Sky News investigation The "shocking" findings of a Sky News investigation into the price of infant formula milk and what it's forcing parents to do to feed their babies has been raised three times in the House of Commons. Sky News - Published on May 18, 2023
MP who travelled on train with COVID facing by-election after suspension recommended An MP who travelled by train with COVID in the early stages of the pandemic is facing a 30-day suspension from the House of Commons - raising the possibility of a by-election. Sky News - Published on March 30, 2023	Mhairi Black hits back at Alex Salmond over 'below the belt' intervention in SNP leadership race The SNP's deputy leader in the House of Commons has accused a former party leader of "below the belt politics". Sky News - Published on March 3, 2023
First female Speaker of the Commons Baroness Boothroyd has died aged 93 The first female Speaker of the House of Commons, Betty Boothroyd, has died aged 93. Sky News - Published on February 27, 2023	Speakers call for overhaul of All-Party Parliamentary Groups Parliament's reputation is being put at risk by groups of MPs that can be funded by lobbyists, according to a rare joint letter from the speakers of both the House of Commons and Lords. Sky News - Published on January 25, 2023
Tory MP suspended from Commons for breaching lobbying rules A Conservative MP who broke lobbying rules and then suggested the woman investigating him could be swayed with a peerage has been suspended from the House of Commons for five days. Sky News - Published on January 9, 2023	Transparency in politics often feels like it falls short - we want to shine a light on that On a freezing, foggy evening in December, the House of Commons finally formally responded to the last major financial sleaze scandal to hit parliament, and in doing so, sent an important signal about.. Sky News - Published on January 8, 2023
Household disposable incomes are heading for their biggest fall on record Addressing MPs in the House of Commons, Jeremy Hunt promised that his autumn statement would lead to "lower inflation, lower mortgage rates, a shallower downturn and lower unemployment". Sky News - Published on November 17, 2022	Leslie Phillips' little known speech in the Commons witnessed by a handful of MPs Screen legend Leslie Phillips, star of countless TV and movie roles, once performed on the UK political stage, standing at the despatch box of the House of Commons. Sky News - Published on November 8, 2022
Big Ben will be put back to GMT for first time in five years after £80m makeover Sir Lindsay Hoyle might be best known for keeping MPs in line in the House of Commons - but he managed to clock off from the day job on Friday with a visit to Big Ben. Sky News - Published on October 28, 2022	Perfectly legal for UK PM to have Indian wife, expert says The prime minister is, by convention, an MP who leads the largest party in the House of Commons and has to be chosen by the King. Sunak was asked to form a government by the King on Tuesday and his.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 26, 2022
Speaker calls for Commons recess to be cut short following pause to mourn Queen The Speaker of the House of Commons has suggested that the upcoming recess period should be cut short after parliamentary business was put on hold following the death of the Queen. Sky News - Published on September 15, 2022	MPs pay tribute to Queen as Johnson says monarch 'as radiant and as knowledgeable as ever' in final days MPs have paid tribute to the Queen in the House of Commons, with Boris Johnson making his first appearance since stepping down as prime minister, asking the public to "think what we asked of her and.. Sky News - Published on September 9, 2022
Extinction Rebellion protesters superglue themselves around Speaker's chair in Commons Eight people have been arrested after Extinction Rebellion protesters superglued themselves around the Speaker's chair in the House of Commons and padlocked their necks to the railings outside. Sky News - Published on September 2, 2022	Deleting MPs' attendance data may hinder misconduct inquiries, unions warn Misconduct investigations into MPs could be thrown into jeopardy after the House of Commons authorities agreed to delete the attendance data of members of parliament, unions have warned. Sky News - Published on August 16, 2022
Speaker refuses to reveal why MPs wanted parliament attendance data deleted The House of Commons Speaker has refused to reveal why MPs want their attendance records at parliament deleted - a move to block information campaigners say the public has a "right to know". Sky News - Published on August 12, 2022	Another leak in the House of Commons - this time actual water poured in Leaks have become commonplace in politics, but this time there was actual water pouring into the House of Commons. Sky News - Published on July 11, 2022
Neil Parish resigns as an MP after admitting watching pornography in the Commons Neil Parish has formally resigned as an MP after admitting watching pornography in the House of Commons. Sky News - Published on May 4, 2022	Labour MP should be suspended from Commons for breaching bullying policy, expert panel recommends Labour MP Liam Byrne should be suspended from the House of Commons for two days for bullying a member of his constituency staff, a report has recommended. Sky News - Published on April 28, 2022
'We will fight until the end': Zelenskyy echoes Churchill in appeal to UK and vows to continue 'whatever the cost' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has vowed to "fight to the end" as he appealed for more help from the UK in a historic address to the House of Commons. Sky News - Published on March 8, 2022	Bercow suspended from Labour after bullying inquiry finds him guilty Former Commons speaker John Bercow has been administratively suspended from the Labour Party pending an investigation, Sky News understands. Sky News - Published on March 8, 2022
MPs offer rare standing ovation as Ukraine ambassador watches PMQs MPs joined in a rare standing ovation as they welcomed the Ukrainian ambassador to the House of Commons. Sky News - Published on March 2, 2022	'Where is the chief of staff?': PM's new triple-jobbing top aide swerves Commons MPs have mocked Boris Johnson's triple-jobbing chief of staff after he declined to appear in the House of Commons to explain his new role. Sky News - Published on February 7, 2022

House of Commons of the United Kingdom

Lower house of the UK Parliament

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MPs to decide Johnson's fate following damning partygate report - as PM 'expected to skip' debate

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MPs raise baby formula theft after Sky News investigation

MP who travelled on train with COVID facing by-election after suspension recommended

Mhairi Black hits back at Alex Salmond over 'below the belt' intervention in SNP leadership race

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Speakers call for overhaul of All-Party Parliamentary Groups

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