House of Commons of the United Kingdom

Lower house in the Parliament of the United Kingdom

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The House of Commons, domestically often referred to simply as the Commons, is the lower house and de facto primary chamber of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Like the upper house, the House of Lords, it meets in the Palace of Westminster.

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Labour turns up the heat over free school meals Labour is stepping up the pressure on the Government over free school meals,warning it will bring the issue back to the House of Commons if ministers donot relent in time for Christmas. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:05Published 2 days ago

Chancellor announces financial help for Tier 2 businesses Rishi Sunak has announced that businesses in Tier 2 coronavirus alert areas which have been hit by the restrictions will be eligible for cash grants of up to £2,100 a month, a move which will.. Credit: ODN Duration: 03:27Published 4 days ago

Deputy Labour leader accused of ‘scum’ insult during debate Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner was engulfed in a row as she was accused of calling a Tory MP "scum" during a Covid-19 debate in the House of Commons. Conservative MP Chris Clarkson said the insult.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:28Published 4 days ago

Boris Johnson departs 10 Downing Street ahead of PMQs Boris Johnson has departed 10 Downing Street ahead of his weekly appearance at Prime Minister's Questions at the House of Commons. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:30Published 5 days ago

Rishi Sunak departs Downing Street for Treasury Questions Chancellor Rishi Sunak departs Downing Street for the House of Commons where he will face Treasury Questions amid criticism over the government's financial support package for Covid affected.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:30Published 6 days ago

Hancock: 15-minute coronavirus tests ‘show real promise’ Health Secretary Matt Hancock has told the House of Commons that the Government is "ramping up our ability" to produce the next generation of Covid-19 tests that can produce results in “15.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:02Published 1 week ago

Theresa May sounds no-deal Brexit security warning Theresa May poured scorn on Boris Johnson's post-Brexit security commitments as she warned of the dangers of a no-deal scenario. The former prime minister repeatedly said "what?" in disbelief and.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:32Published 1 week ago

Starmer and Johnson clash over coronavirus 'circuit-breaker' Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has accused Boris Johnson of rejecting the advice of his scientific advisers to introduce a so-called circuit-breaker to curb Covid infections. But the Prime Minister.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:58Published 2 weeks ago

MP learns of friend’s Covid-19 death and pays spontaneous tribute Conservative MP Andrea Jenkyns fought back tears after learning a friend haddied of Covid-19 shortly before she made a House of Commons speech. The MPpaid a spontaneous tribute to her former band.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:34Published 2 weeks ago

Hancock dismisses possibility of Covid-19 herd immunity Matt Hancock has dismissed herd immunity against Covid-19 as “not possible”, even if everyone catches it. Speaking in the House of Commons, the Health Secretary said the strategy was "flawed" as he.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:57Published 2 weeks ago

Speaker’s Procession all wear face masks on entering Commons Speaker of the House of Commons Sir Lindsay Hoyle entered Parliament on Wednesday morning with all members of the procession wearing face coverings. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:35Published 3 weeks ago

Commons Speaker left angered by Margaret Ferrier's actions House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has expressed his anger at Margaret Ferrier’s actions after she broke Covid-19 rules. Report by Patelr. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:42Published 3 weeks ago

MPs back controversial Brexit legislation Boris Johnson’s controversial Brexit legislation, enabling the UK to breakinternational law, has cleared the House of Commons. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:40Published on September 29, 2020

Speaker leads House of Commons in tribute to Sergeant Matt Ratana The speaker of the House of Commons Lindsay Hoyle leads MPs in a minute'ssilence for police Sergeant Matt Ratana, who was killed in a shooting inCroydon, south London, on Friday, as he assisted a.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:59Published on September 28, 2020

Policing minister pays tribute to fallen officer Policing minister Kit Malthouse has raised a point of order in the House of Commons to pay tribute to a police officer who was shot dead while on duty at Croydon Custody Centre. Report by Patelr. Like.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:49Published on September 25, 2020

Boris Johnson visits police as chancellor delivers statement Boris Johnson chose to visit a police training centre in Northamptonshire today instead of attending his chancellor's major announcement in the House of Commons. Downing Street denied speculation about.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:53Published on September 24, 2020

Boris Johnson departs 10 Downing Street for PMQs Boris Johnson has departed 10 Downing Street ahead of his weekly appearance at Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:20Published on September 23, 2020

Boris Johnson: Restrictions could remain for six months Prime Minister Boris Johnson says new Covid restrictions announced in the House of Commons today, could remain in place for six months. Report by Browna. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:18Published on September 22, 2020

Johnson back at 10 Downing Street following cabinet meeting Boris Johnson arrives back at 10 Downing Street following a cabinet meeting in Whitehall. Ministers gathered for the meeting chaired by the Prime Minister ahead of his address in the House of Commons.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:40Published on September 22, 2020

Gove: We don’t want to close hospitality Cabinet Minister, Michael Gove has said that although coronavirus is spreading in hospitality settings, the government ‘doesn’t want to close them’. His comments come ahead of the Prime.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:43Published on September 22, 2020

Hancock announces £500 payment for people who self-isolate Health Secretary Matt Hancock has told the House of Commons that people on low incomes who need to self-isolate with Covid-19 will be eligible for a £500 payment from next Monday. Report by Blairm... Credit: ODN Duration: 01:15Published on September 21, 2020

Hancock announces an extra £540m for the adult social care infection control fund Matt Hancock has announced that the adult social care infection control fundwill be extended for six months and receive an extra £540 million. The HealthSecretary was giving a statement in the House.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:30Published on September 17, 2020

Total failure of social distancing during House of Commons vote, claims MP MPs claimed social-distancing measures were ignored in the House of Commonsafter a technology failure forced them to join the “Mogg conga” to vote. Passreaders in the division lobbies used by MPs.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:39Published on September 16, 2020

Boris Johnson leaves Number 10 for PMQs Prime Minister Boris Johnson has left 10 Downing Street to attend Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons today. Report by Connerv. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:42Published on September 16, 2020

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Covid 19 coronavirus: UK PM Boris Johnson announces new restrictions UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a host of coronavirus restrictions expected to last for six months in a government backflip to fight a second wave of the virus.Johnson told the House of.. New Zealand Herald - Published on September 22, 2020
Return of fans to English sporting venues on hold, Boris Johnson confirms The planned return of spectators to sports venues in England from October 1 could be on hold for six months due to fears over a second wave of coronavirus infections. Prime Minister Boris Johnson.. WorldNews - Published on September 22, 2020
Boris Johnson's Brexit bill straight out of Trump playbook, David Lammy says Boris Johnson’s law-breaking Brexit bill is straight out of the Donald Trump playbook, and leaves justice secretary Robert Buckland looking “a very small figure,” says David Lammy . As the.. WorldNews - Published on September 20, 2020

Boris Johnson's ego is leading Britain down a political sinkhole Brandon Lewis, our current Secretary of State, is probably one of the few politicians who is in danger of being sacked not for telling untruths, but for being too truthful with his answer about the.. WorldNews - Published on September 16, 2020
UK's Brexit plans would 'break international law,' minister admits London (CNN)The UK is preparing legislation which will "break international law in a very specific and limited way," a cabinet minister has said in the House of Commons. Brandon Lewis, the Secretary of.. WorldNews - Published on September 8, 2020
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Russian Influence in Britain is ‘New Normal,’ Intelligence Committee Warns A long-awaited House of Commons report laying bare Kremlin-sponsored bids to influence the outcomes of British elections and other votes, and to meddle in the workings of British democracy generally,.. WorldNews - Published on July 21, 2020
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'Almost certain' that Russians tried to interfere in UK general election, says foreign secretary It is "almost certain" that Russian actors sought to interfere in the 2019 UK General Election, foreign secretary Dominic Raab has told the House of Commons. Independent - Published on July 16, 2020
Brexit: Michel Barnier mocks Mark Francois' moan about EU trade 'demands', pointing out he voted for them They were 'voted for by the House of Commons, including yourself, as part of the withdrawal agreement ratification', negotiator says Independent - Published on July 10, 2020

The Grand Old Man of India who became Britain's first Asian MP Indian-born Dadabhai Naoroji was the first Asian to sit in the House of Commons. BBC News - Published on July 4, 2020
Boris Johnson is 'blind to risks' of lifting lockdown, Keir Starmer says Keir Starmer has accused prime minister Boris Johnson in the House of Commons of being "blind to the risks" of easing the coronavirus lockdown. Independent - Published on July 1, 2020
UK PM terms Sino-India standoff ‘very serious, worrying situation'; calls for dialogue British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called on India and China to engage in dialogue to sort out their border issues as he described the escalation in eastern Ladakh as “a very serious and.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 25, 2020	Keir Starmer accuses Boris Johnson of giving 'dodgy answers' on child poverty claim Boris Johnson has been "found out" giving dodgy figures to the House of Commons , after the children's commissioner for England branded his claims on child poverty false, Keir Starmer has told MPs. Independent - Published on June 24, 2020
'Cricket ball is natural vector of disease': Boris Johnson London [UK], June 24 (ANI): UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has described the cricket ball as a 'natural vector of disease' and ruled out recreational cricket's return in the country. Johnson was.. WorldNews - Published on June 24, 2020	Coronavirus: Boris Johnson confirms pubs to reopen 4 July and 2-metre rule relaxed Pubs, restaurants, cinemas and hotels can reopen in England from 4 July, when the two-metre social distancing rule will be slashed to one metre, Boris Johnson has confirmed in a statement in the House.. Independent - Published on June 23, 2020
Canada's Trudeau backs opposition leader kicked out of Parliament in racism row Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday backed the leader of an opposition party who was ejected from the House of Commons for branding a member of another party a racist and refusing to.. Reuters - Published on June 18, 2020	Canada's NDP leader Singh kicked out of House for calling MP racist Jagmeet Singh, the head of Canada's New Democrat Party (NDP), was ejected from the House of Commons on Wednesday after he called a member of another opposition party racist and for refusing to.. Reuters - Published on June 18, 2020
Matt Hancock caught on video failing to social distance in House of Commons Health secretary's actions come after raft of measures introduced to make parliament 'Covid-secure' Independent - Published on June 17, 2020	Priti Patel calls Jeremy Corbyn's politics 'racist' in House of Commons Home Secretary Priti Patel has described the politics of former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn as "racist" in the House of Commons. Independent - Published on June 15, 2020
Commentator Dan O'Hagan gets email threat 'from Parliament' House of Commons authorities said they were investigating the message sent on Tuesday to Dan O'Hagan. BBC News - Published on June 10, 2020	Business Secretary Alok Sharma self-isolating and tested for coronavirus after feeling unwell in House of Commons The Business Secretary Alok Sharma is self-isolating and has been tested for coronavirus after he began to feel unwell in the House of Commons. Independent - Published on June 3, 2020
'This is how infections spread': MPs criticise chaotic voting scenes in House of Commons Senior Conservative MPs have criticised the government's decision to make MPs cast their votes in person, amid chaotic scenes in the House of Commons. Independent - Published on June 2, 2020	UK: Hong Kong law a 'clear violation' of China's obligations LONDON (AP) — The British foreign secretary says China’s proposed national security law for Hong Kong is a “clear violation” of Beijing’s international obligations. In a statement to the.. WorldNews - Published on June 2, 2020
The return of the House of Commons is a joke. Westminster continues to fail by example The public will find it almost reassuring to see their political paymasters telling them to do one thing, then doing the opposite themselves. That's the British way, after all Independent - Published on June 1, 2020	Sewage systems could be tested for coronavirus to find new hotspots, Downing Street says In House of Commons blunder, Boris Johnson wrongly tells MPs tests will look for Covid-19 in water supplies Independent - Published on May 11, 2020
Coronavirus: Keir Starmer attacks Boris Johnson for calling UK's handling of crisis a 'success' Labour leader tells House of Commons that 27,000-plus death toll is 'truly dreadful' Independent - Published on April 29, 2020	The House of Commons was too slow to close, but is right to have come back More people than normal will be watching our leaders in action. They must show that what they are doing is 'essential' Independent - Published on April 21, 2020
UK parliament: holding feet to the fire via Zoom? Britain's House of Commons, where lawmakers notoriously jeer at rivals seated two sword-lengths away, is about to find out whether it can make ministers sweat over Zoom. Reuters - Published on April 21, 2020	Questioning by Zoom, welcome to Britain's new 'hybrid' parliament Lawmakers will quiz ministers via videolink next week as part of moves to make Britain's centuries-old House of Commons a "hybrid" parliament to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Reuters - Published on April 16, 2020
Coronavirus Live Updates: British Parliament Looks to Meet in Cyberspace The House of Commons is ill-suited to social distancing, meaning the ancient institution could soon become a virtual one. In Russia, a system built to fight the bubonic plague now faces the.. NYTimes.com - Published on April 16, 2020	Suspended by coronavirus, UK parliament plans virtual return Britain's parliament plans to restart some proceedings next week, the Speaker of the House of Commons said on Tuesday, adapting a centuries-old institution for the coronavirus outbreak by going largely.. Reuters - Published on April 14, 2020
Canadian legislators approve wage subsidy as coronavirus spreads Canadian government and opposition legislators approved a wage subsidy worth C$73 billion ($52 billion) on Saturday to support the ravaged economy, in an emergency sitting in the House of Commons. Reuters - Published on April 11, 2020	Coronavirus: MP calls for 'virtual parliament' if Westminster remains closed after Easter House of Commons described as 'hotbed of ill-health' with dozens of MPs showing symptoms Independent - Published on March 30, 2020
Canada's Trudeau wants parliament to approve more spending powers amid outbreak Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday he wanted flexibility to enact future spending measures as the House of Commons convened to pass a C$27-billion ($18.6 billion) emergency cash.. Reuters - Published on March 24, 2020	The House of Commons should have been shut down a week ago. MPs are failing to lead the country by example If parliament shut down, people might actually realise they need to take action Independent - Published on March 18, 2020
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson promises legislation to protect private tenants from eviction during pandemic Prime minister tells House of Commons he will do 'everything it takes' to support workers during outbreak Independent - Published on March 18, 2020	Canada ramps up measures to combat virus, promises 'significant' stimulus OTTAWA — Canada on Friday dramatically ramped up its measures to combat the spread of the new coronavirus, advising citizens against non-essential foreign travel and promising “significant”.. WorldNews - Published on March 13, 2020
The new MPs have spoken – what they've said tells us a lot about the future of politics Of the 140 New MPs elected in December, 109 have now spoken in the House of Commons. Their first speeches set the tone for this parliament and beyond Independent - Published on March 7, 2020	How could coronavirus affect Matt Hancock's career? Officials are understood to have concluded that the 'reasonable worst-case scenario' could lead to demoting the health secretary to the role of leader of the House of Commons Independent - Published on February 28, 2020
Sajid Javid takes aim at Boris Johnson and Dominic Cummings in resignation statement Former Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid giving a personal statement to MPs in the House of Commons, London, following his resignation from the Cabinet. Speaking from the backbenches for the.. WorldNews - Published on February 26, 2020	Trudeau tells U.S. lawmakers he's confident USMCA bill will pass Commons MUNICH — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is telling U.S. lawmakers that he’s confident his Liberal government will “have the votes” for the House of Commons to ratify the new North American trade.. WorldNews - Published on February 14, 2020
John Bercow says he was subject to antisemitic abuse from Conservatives Former Commons speaker claims he experienced 'subtle' comments on Jewish heritage Independent - Published on February 2, 2020	'Spirit of sympathy to Europe': Jacob Rees-Mogg suggests drinking French wine to mark Brexit Commons leader appears out of loop as Number 10 spotted receiving crates of English sparkling wine Independent - Published on January 30, 2020
Female MPs may be allowed to breastfeed in House of Commons, says new speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle says he would not be 'upset' if a baby was fed on the green benches Independent - Published on January 30, 2020	House of Commons introduces new procedures to limit future speakers' actions Senior official will be able to register protest at rulings, under changes introduced by speaker Lindsay Hoyle Independent - Published on January 29, 2020
The SNP wants us to know we're facing a constitutional crisis. Unfortunately for them, no one cares The crisis announced this afternoon in the House of Commons by Ian Blackford is so serious that as many as three MPs looked up from their phones Independent - Published on January 23, 2020	UK House of Commons rejects changes to Brexit legislation The lower house of Britain's parliament on Wednesday overturned changes made by the upper house to the legislation needed to ratify the country's divorce agreement with the European Union. Reuters - Published on January 22, 2020
UK's House of Commons gives final approval for Brexit deal Britain’s parliament gave final approval to Brexit on Thursday, paving the way for the country's departure from the European Union on January 31, and ending years of arguments that toppled two.. France 24 - Published on January 9, 2020	Lawmakers approve Brexit bill, UK on course for Jan 31 exit LONDON (AP) — Britain passed a major milestone on the road to Brexit when the House of Commons on Thursday approved a bill authorizing the country’s departure from the European Union at the end of.. WorldNews - Published on January 9, 2020

House of Commons of the United Kingdom

Lower house in the Parliament of the United Kingdom

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