UK Commonhold & leasehold reform must go further | Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee

Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)

Millions of people in England and Wales own their homes through the leasehold system, yet for too many this has meant rising costs, unreasonable managing agents, and feeling trapped. Today, the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has published its report on the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/P-YCgFUhF0A

UK Ceremonial Search of Parliament 🔦 🏰 | State Opening

Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)

Since the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605, the cellars have traditionally been searched before the State Opening of Parliament.

Members of the Yeomen of the Guard, the royal bodyguards, ceremonially search Prince’s Chamber, the House of Lords Chamber and the cellars ahead of the Monarch’s arrival.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0J44O3tfQc

UK đź”´ LIVE: Prime Minister’s Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) – 20 May 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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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIfvI4H1nmc

UK đź”´ PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister’s Questions – 20 May 2026

Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)

Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) – https://youtube.com/live/qIfvI4H1nmc?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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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=focLvnuZEWw

UK Rail Minister questioned by Transport Committee on the progress of HS2 – Transport Committee

Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)

MPs on the Transport Committee take evidence for their work on HS2.

Witnesses:

Mark Wild – Chief Executive at HS2 Ltd
The Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill CBE – Minister for Rail at Department for Transport
Dean Creamer CBE – Director General for Major Rail Projects at Department for Transport

https://committees.parliament.uk/event/26085/formal-meeting-oral-evidence-session/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEJ_1aW8k6A

UK Modernising elections – Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee

Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)

The Government has proposed lowering the voting age to 16 in UK elections. The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee wants to hear from young people before decisions are made. Schools and youth groups: sign up for your free discussion pack and help shape the future. #VotesAt16 #UKDemocracy #ModernisingElections #CivicEngagement

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tMTD59iAZGI