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UK The first MPs to speak in the debate on the King’s Speech are called the Proposer and the Seconder
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Seconder Chris Vince MP shares his experience and what is was like listening to Proposer Naz Shah MP’s speech 🗣️
UK The railway that could cost taxpayers £100bn | Public Accounts Committee & Transport Committee
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HS2 could end up costing the taxpayer £100bn.
Chair of the Public Accounts Comittee, Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, and Chair of the Transport Committee, Ruth Cadbury, sit down to discuss the unanswered questions around the major government project.
You can follow both committees’ work on the Parliament website 🔗 https://committees.parliament.uk
UK Food and weight management – Health and Social Care Committee
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MPs on the Health and Social Care Committee take evidence for their inquiry, Food and weight management.
Witnesses:
Colette Marshall – Chief Executive at Diabetes UK
Professor Roy Taylor – Principal Investigator at DiRECT Study
Dr Neil O’Brien – Chief Medical Officer at North East and North Cumbria ICB
Dimitri Pournaras – Consultant Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric Surgeon and Council Member at British Obesity and Metabolic Specialist Society (BOMSS)
https://committees.parliament.uk/event/27253/formal-meeting-oral-evidence-session/
UK Media experts give evidence to Culture Media and Sport Committee on the BBC’s Royal Charter Review
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MPs on the Culture Media and Sport Committee take evidence for their inquiry, BBC Royal Charter Review.
Witnesses:
James Graham OBE – playwright and screenwriter
Marina Hyde – journalist and podcaster
Sir Peter Bazalgette – Co-Chair, Creative Industries Council
Dr Alex Mahon CBE – media executive
Patrick Younge – Chair, British Broadcasting Challenge
https://committees.parliament.uk/event/26981/formal-meeting-oral-evidence-session/
UK The conclusion of the King’s Speech ✍️ | State Opening 2026
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The King’s Speech concludes with the words: “Other measures will be laid before you”, a phrase used to give the government flexibility to introduce other bills (draft laws) during the session.
UK The King delivers the King’s Speech 📜 | State Opening 2026
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The King’s Speech is handed over by the Lord Chancellor, David Lammy MP. It is written by the current government and outlines plans for the next Parliamentary session.
UK The Serjeant-at-Arms collects the mace | State Opening 2026
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The Serjeant-at-Arms collects the ceremonial mace from the table in the Commons Chamber. Alongside the Speaker and Black Rod, he leads the Members of the House of Commons as they walk towards the @HouseofLords
UK Black Rod knocks on the House of Commons Chamber door 🚪 | State Opening 2026
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Black Rod is sent to the @House of Commons to summon MPs to listen to the King’s Speech in the @House of Lords.
On his approach, the doors are slammed in his face, symbolising the independence of the Commons from the Lords and the monarchy. Black Rod then knocks three times before the doors are re-opened.
UK Antisemitism in the UK – Home Affairs Committee
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The Home Affairs Committee questions representatives from the Jewish communities and experts in antisemitism and community safety to explore the level of threat posed to Jewish communities. The session will explore the adequacy of the response to recent violence from Government and law enforcement.
Witnesses:
Danny Stone MBE – Chief Executive at Antisemitism Policy Trust
Russell Langer – Director of Public Affairs at Jewish Leadership Council
Karen Newman – Vice President for Security, Resilience and Communities at Board of Deputies of British Jews
Dave Rich MBE – Director of Policy at Community Security Trust
Lord Mann – Independent Adviser on Antisemitism
https://committees.parliament.uk/event/27251/formal-meeting-oral-evidence-session/