Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Swearing-In Ceremony of the New Ministers And Deputy Ministers.
Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU
Source: European Commission (video statements)
Ireland will hold the Presidency of the Council of the EU from 1 July to 31 December 2026.
The Irish Presidency will focus on 5 core priorities:
-Strengthening the Single Market
-Boosting the EU’s energy security and affordability
-Pushing for stronger Trade Deals
-Human centred AI
-Making sure the EU plays a role in keeping peace and security in the world
Good luck Ireland!
UK 🔴 PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister’s Questions – 1 July 2026
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) – https://youtube.com/live/LJB6lJll-fg?feature=share
Prime Minister’s Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine ‘open question’ from an MP about the Prime Minister’s engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
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UK 🔴 LIVE: Prime Minister’s Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) – 1 July 2026
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
Prime Minister’s Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine ‘open question’ from an MP about the Prime Minister’s engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
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South Africa: Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration leading a media briefing
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
The Inter-ministerial Committee on Migration leads a media briefing to provide an update on the South African government’s comprehensive approach to migration management.
South Africa Government: His Excellency President Ramaphosa hosts His Majesty King MisuZulu kaZwelithini at Mahlamba Ndlopfu.
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
His Excellency President Ramaphosa hosts His Majesty King MisuZulu kaZwelithini at Mahlamba Ndlopfu in Tshwane
UK Delivering the Child Poverty Strategy – Education Committee & Work and Pensions Committee
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
MPs on the Education Committee and the Work and Pensions Committee continue their work scrutinising the Government’s Child Poverty Strategy.
Witnesses:
Sahar Khan – Parent at Changing Realities
Rachel Luke – Parent at Changing Realities
Ella-Mae Michalski – Parent at Changing Realities
Samantha Richards – Parent at Changing Realities
Jonathan Paul Roberts – Parent at Changing Realities
Tayyaba Siddiqui – Parent at Changing Realities
Caroline Rice – Parent at Changing Realities
https://committees.parliament.uk/event/27701/formal-meeting-oral-evidence-session/
UK A day in the Lords: behind the scenes
Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
Behind the scenes at the House of Lords, staff in every corner of the Palace of Westminster are working to keep the chamber running and bring the work of the Lords to the public.
Meet the teams that broadcast the House of Lords to the world, look after all the historical objects from the Sovereign’s Throne to the despatch boxes, and document everything said in the chamber to make the historical records of tomorrow.
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South Africa: Public Service Commission briefs media on release of the Pulse Bulletin
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Public Service Commission briefs media on release of the Pulse Bulletin
South Africa: Inter Ministerial Committee on migration briefing the media on the 30 June demonstrations
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Inter Ministerial Committee on migration briefing the media on the 30 June demonstrations