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Where elected MPs represent the public, legislate, and scrutinise the Government. Find out more about their work and how Parliament happens.

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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 1h
It's free to come in-person and watch sessions take place here. The sessions are also available to watch on YouTube and Parliament Live.
(3) Rear view of two people seated at a committee desk watching video participants displayed on screens.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 1h
Members still participate in committee sessions here, but they now also meet in the modern rooms of Portcullis House.
(2) Empty committee room in Portcullis House with curved desks, microphones and green chairs arranged beneath a large abstract wall artwork.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 1h
The 16 rooms of Committee Corridor have been in use since the 1800s, providing space for Members to question ministers and witnesses, hear evidence, and examine government policy.
(1) A view down committee corridor with wood-panelled walls, patterned carpet, benches and framed portraits leading towards an arched doorway at the far end.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 2h
The House of Commons sits from 2.30pm today starting with Defence questions.
House of Commons Order Paper Monday 19 October 2026, link in post for full Order Paper.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 5h
What will MPs be debating in the House of Commons this week? 👇 www.parliament.uk/business/new...
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Monday: MPs will consider the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill in a committee of the whole House.

Tuesday: MPs will conclude committee and remaining stages of the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill.

Wednesday: MPs will consider all stages of the Church Appointments (Repeal of Discriminatory Provision) Bill, followed by an Opposition Day debate in the name of the Liberal Democrats, on a subject to be announced. 

Thursday: There will be tributes to the Clerk of the House followed by a general debate on Black History Month.

Friday: The House is not sitting.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 16/10/2026
The House of Commons sits from 9.30am today starting with debates on Private Members' Bills. The House generally only sits on thirteen Fridays in a session to consider Private Members' Bills (PMBs), but can agree to sit on other Fridays when government business would take precedence.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 15/10/2026
The House of Commons sits from 9.30am today starting Business, Innovation, Science and Trade questions.
Black and white image of order paper summary screenshot
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 14/10/2026
PMQs usually starts with the Prime Minister answering a routine question on his official engagements that day, which is then followed by questions from the Leader of the Opposition and other MPs on any topic they choose.
Birdseye view of the House of Commons Chamber filled with MPs sat on the benches while Prime Minister Andy Burnham MP speaks.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 14/10/2026
Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) is a 30-minute session that allows MPs to ask questions directly to the Prime Minister. This helps hold the government to account.
Leader of the Opposition Kemi Badenoch MP speaks at the Despatch Box in the House of Commons Chamber.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 14/10/2026
Today Prime Minister Andy Burnham faced questions from MPs in @houseofcommons.parliament.uk
Prime Minister Andy Burnham MP speaks at the Despatch Box in the House of Commons Chamber, rows of MPs behind and opposite frame him.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 14/10/2026
🔴 Watch Prime Minister's Questions live. At Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs), the PM or a nominated minister faces questions from MPs from 12 midday every sitting Wednesday. ➡️ www.youtube.com/live/3YjsK5R...
Image of Andy Burnham in the Commons Chamber
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 14/10/2026
The House of Commons sits from 11.30am today starting Attorney General Office questions. Prime Minister's Questions will start at 12 midday.
House of Commons Order Paper Wednesday 14 October 2026, link in post for full Order Paper.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 13/10/2026
The House of Commons sits from 11.30am today starting with Energy Security and Net Zero questions.
House of Commons Order Paper Tuesday 13 October 2026, link in post for full Order Paper.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 12/10/2026
Earlier today, the new Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras, Sagal Abdi-Wali was sworn in and introduced to @commonsspeaker.parliament.uk. After a by-election, the elected MP must swear in before they can take their seat in the House of Commons.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 12/10/2026
The House of Commons sits from 2.30pm today starting with Work and Pensions questions.
House of Commons Order Paper Monday 12 October 2026, link in post for full Order Paper.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 12/10/2026
Find out what MPs are debating in the House of Commons this week 👇 www.parliament.uk/business/new...
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 09/10/2026
Following yesterday's by-election in Holborn and St Pancras, Sagal Abdi-Wali has been elected as a Member of Parliament. Find out more: www.parliament.uk/business/new...
Sagal Abdi-Wali stands behind a Camden Elections lectern during the declaration of the Holborn and St Pancras by-election result. A microphone is attached to the lectern, with Camden Elections branding visible in the background.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 07/10/2026
When the House isn’t sitting, you can see the Chamber and walk through a voting lobby when you visit.
Light streams in through the carved windows of the voting lobby onto the wooden panelled walls.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 07/10/2026
These desks pull out and were once used to note down the names of the MPs who were voting. Nowadays we use electronic pass readers instead.
Two desks at the exit of the voting lobby are pulled back against the wall. Tracks are visible where the desks can be pulled closer together, to enable only one person to pass between them at a time.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 07/10/2026
They lead to the voting lobbies, where MPs go to register their vote on business of the House. When they have gathered on their chosen side, the entrance is locked. They are counted by two tellers as they exit, one MP from the Aye side and one supporting the No side.
A voting lobby in the House of Commons, a long corridor with green benches on one side and bookshelves on the other. A large stone arch frames the start of the corridor.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 07/10/2026
Have you ever noticed the doors at the side of the Commons Chamber?
Steps lead up past the green benches in the House of Commons Chamber to a wooden door.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 30/09/2026
The House of Commons Procedure Committee has recently published a report examining how well the Written Parliamentary Questions system is working in the Commons.
Graphic featuring a portrait of Cat Smith MP alongside a quote from her about the recent Procedure Committee report about Written Parliamentary Questions. The text reads: "Written Parliamentary Questions are an important tool for MPs, allowing us to obtain accurate information on matters of public interest, and scrutinise the government. In our latest Report, my Committee recommends system changes to ensure Written Parliamentary Questions better serve this core purpose."
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 21/09/2026
What happens in Parliament during conference recess? 🤔
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 15/09/2026
The House of Commons sits from 11.30am today starting with Ministry of Justice questions.
House of Commons Order Paper Tuesday 15 September 2026, link in post for full Order Paper.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 14/09/2026
The House of Commons sits from 2.30pm today starting with Education questions.
House of Commons Order Paper Monday 14 September 2026, link in post for full Order Paper.House of Commons Order Paper Monday 14 September 2026, link in post for full Order Paper.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 14/09/2026
Find out what's coming up in the House of Commons this week 👇 www.parliament.uk/business/new...
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 11/09/2026
The House of Commons sits from 9.30am today starting with debates on Private Members' Bills. The House generally only sits on thirteen Fridays in a session to consider Private Members' Bills (PMBs), but can agree to sit on other Fridays when government business would take precedence.
House of Commons Order Paper Friday 11 September 2026, link in post for full Order Paper.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 10/09/2026
The House of Commons sits from 9.30am today starting Cabinet Office questions.
House of Commons Order Paper Thursday 10 September 2026, link in post for full Order Paper.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 09/09/2026
PMQs usually starts with the Prime Minister answering a routine question on his official engagements that day, which is then followed by questions from the Leader of the Opposition and other MPs on any topic they choose.
MPs sit on green benches in the House of Commons Chamber. Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks at the Despatch Box.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 09/09/2026
Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) is a 30-minute session that allows MPs to ask questions directly to the Prime Minister. This helps hold the government to account.
Kemi Badenoch MP speaks at the Despatch Box in the House of Commons Chamber.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 09/09/2026
Today Prime Minister Andy Burnham faced questions from MPs in @houseofcommons.parliament.uk.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks at the Despatch Box in the House of Commons Chamber.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 09/09/2026
11 Prime Ministers 🎙️ 20 First/last PMQs videos 📼 1 playlist on our YouTube ▶️
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 09/09/2026
🔴 Watch Prime Minister's Questions live. At Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs), the PM or a nominated minister faces questions from MPs from 12 midday every sitting Wednesday. ➡️ www.youtube.com/live/i2dnyXU...
Image of Andy Burnham in the Commons Chamber
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 09/09/2026
The House of Commons sits from 11.30am today starting Women and Equalities questions. Prime Minister's Questions will start at 12 midday.
House of Commons Order Paper Wednesday 9 September 2026, link in post for full Order Paper.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 08/09/2026
Ten Minute Rule bills are a type of Private Members' bill that allow a backbench MP to make their case for a new bill in a speech lasting up to ten minutes. An opposing speech may also be made before the House decides whether or not the bill should be introduced.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 08/09/2026
The House of Commons sits from 11.30am today starting with Treasury questions.
House of Commons Order Paper Tuesday 8 September 2026, link in post for full Order Paper.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 07/09/2026
The House of Commons sits from 2.30pm today starting with Housing, Communities and Local Government questions.
House of Commons Order Paper Monday 7 September 2026, link in post for full Order Paper.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 07/09/2026
What will MPs be debating in the House of Commons this week? 👇 www.parliament.uk/business/new...
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 04/09/2026
The House of Commons sits from 9.30am today starting with debates on Private Members' Bills. The House generally only sits on thirteen Fridays in a session to consider Private Members' Bills (PMBs), but can agree to sit on other Fridays when government business would take precedence.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 03/09/2026
The House of Commons sits from 9.30am today starting with Digital, Culture, Media and Sport questions.
House of Commons Order Paper Thursday 3 September 2026, link in post for full Order Paper.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 02/09/2026
PMQs usually starts with the Prime Minister answering a routine question on his official engagements that day, which is then followed by questions from the Leader of the Opposition and other MPs on any topic they choose.
Sir Linday Hoyle MP, Speaker of the House of Commons, sits in the Speaker’s Chair in the House of Commons Chamber. MPs sit on benches and stand around him.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 02/09/2026
Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) is a 30-minute session that allows MPs to ask questions directly to the Prime Minister. This helps hold the government to account.
Kemi Badenoch MP speaks at the Despatch Box in the House of Commons Chamber.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 02/09/2026
Today Prime Minister Andy Burnham faced questions from MPs in @houseofcommons.parliament.uk
Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks at the Despatch Box in the House of Commons Chamber.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 02/09/2026
Our end of summer recess checklist for following the work of MPs 🧐 House of Commons WhatsApp channel ✅ Parliamentlive.tv ✅ Hansard ✅ Information about the work of your MP on Parliament.uk ✅
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 02/09/2026
The House of Commons sits from 11.30am today starting with Wales Office questions. Prime Minister's Questions will start at 12 midday.
House of Commons Order Paper Wednesday 2 September 2026, link in post for full Order Paper.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 01/09/2026
Earlier today the Member of Parliament for Clacton, Nigel Farage MP, was sworn into the House of Commons having been re-elected at the Clacton by-election on 13 August. Find out more about swearing in: www.parliament.uk/about/how/el...
Nigel Farage MP stands at the Bar of the House of Commons before being sworn-in, with MPs seated on the green benches around the Chamber.Nigel Farage MP takes the oath in the House of Commons Chamber, holding a book while facing a clerk standing at the Table of the House.Nigel Farage MP signs the Test Roll at the Table of the House after taking the oath, with parliamentary papers and books visible in the foreground.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 01/09/2026
The House of Commons sits from 2.30pm today starting with Foreign Office questions.
House of Commons Order Paper Tuesday 1 September 2026, link in post for full Order Paper.
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 01/09/2026
The House of Commons returns from summer recess today. Find out what's coming up in the Commons this week 👇 www.parliament.uk/business/new...
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 14/08/2026
Following yesterday's by-election in Clacton, Nigel Farage has been re-elected as a Member of Parliament. Find out more: www.parliament.uk/business/new...
Official MP portrait of Nigel Farage
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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · 05/08/2026
Just outside the Commons Chamber is Members’ Lobby 🏛️ This space has witnessed decades of political history and it’s still a working part of Parliament today.
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