Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
In a House of Commons Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony, we heard a moving testimony from Holocaust survivor Mala Tribich MBE.
UK Defence Secretary Rt Hon John Healey questioned by the Defence Committee
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The Defence Committee hears evidence from Rt Hon John Healey on his work as the Secretary of State for Defence.
https://committees.parliament.uk/event/26218/formal-meeting-oral-evidence-session/
UK What is the Future of UK Aid? – International Development Committee hosted by King’s College
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The International Development Committee heads out of Westminster to gather insights on the future of the UK’s development work and what the public thinks about UK aid.
A live oral evidence session at King’s College London brings together two panels featuring young activists, community workers, and opinion data experts. The speakers take questions from MPs in front of an audience comprising politics and development students, university staff, and members of the public.
Witnesses:
Sapphire Alexander – Founder at Caribbean Feminist (Trinidad and Tobago)
Chido Govera – Founder at Future of Hope Foundation (Zimbabwe)
Finian Ali – Youth Coordinator at Scaling Up Nutrition Network (Nigeria)
Bel Trew – Chief International Correspondent at The Independent
Luke Tryl – Executive Director, UK at More in Common
Jennifer Hudson – Director at Development Engagement Lab
https://committees.parliament.uk/event/26258/formal-meeting-oral-evidence-session/
UK E-petition debate relating to licensing & regulating animal rescue centres – Monday 26 January 2026.
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate relating to the licensing and regulation of animal rescue centres.
Irene Campbell MP has been asked by the Committee to open the debate. The Government will send a Minister to respond.
Read the petition:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/718660
Find petitions you agree with, and sign them: https://petition.parliament.uk/
What are petition debates?
Petition debates are ‘general’ debates which allow MPs from all parties to discuss the important issues raised by one or more petitions, and put their concerns to Government Ministers.
Petition debates don’t end with a vote to implement the request of a petition. This means that MPs will not vote on the issues raised in the petition at the end of the debate.
The Petitions Committee can only schedule debates on petitions to parliament started on petition.parliament.uk
Find out more about how petition debates work: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/content/194347/how-petitions-debates-work/
Stay up-to-date
Follow the Committee on Twitter for real-time updates on its work: https://www.twitter.com/hocpetitions
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UK E-petition debate relating to play in the key stage 1 curriculum – Monday 26 January 2026.
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The Petitions Committee has scheduled a debate relating to play in the key stage 1 curriculum.
Dr Roz Savage MP has been asked by the Committee to open the debate. The Government will send a Minister to respond.
Read the petition:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/729440
Find petitions you agree with, and sign them: https://petition.parliament.uk/
What are petition debates?
Petition debates are ‘general’ debates which allow MPs from all parties to discuss the important issues raised by one or more petitions, and put their concerns to Government Ministers.
Petition debates don’t end with a vote to implement the request of a petition. This means that MPs will not vote on the issues raised in the petition at the end of the debate.
The Petitions Committee can only schedule debates on petitions to parliament started on petition.parliament.uk
Find out more about how petition debates work: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/content/194347/how-petitions-debates-work/
Stay up-to-date
Follow the Committee on Twitter for real-time updates on its work: https://www.twitter.com/hocpetitions
Thumbnail image ©UK Parliament / Jessica Taylor
UK Darren Jones and Dan Jarvis face MPs on the Joint Committee for the National Security Strategy
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
Session coming on Monday.
The Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy questions ministers for their inquiry, The National Security Strategy.
Witnesses:
Rt Hon Darren Jones MP – Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, and Minister for Intergovernmental Relations at Cabinet Office
Dan Jarvis MP – Minister for Security at Home Office
Matthew Collins – Deputy National Security Adviser at Cabinet Office
https://committees.parliament.uk/event/26049/formal-meeting-oral-evidence-session/
UK US Speaker Mike Johnson addresses Parliament
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
During Speaker Johnson’s visit to Parliament this week, he took part in a programme of events to mark 250 years of American independence.
UK Why is the UK’s trade deal with India important? – Business and Trade Committee
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The UK–India trade deal could be transformational, adding billions to the UK economy, boosting trade, and opening new markets for UK businesses.
A new report from the Business and Trade Committee warns these benefits could be at risk if exporters don’t get the support they need to make the most of the deal.
Read the report 🔗 https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cmselect/cmbeis/996/report.html
#UKIndiaTrade #Exports #Business
UK Ofwat Interim Chief Executive questioned by the Public Accounts Committee
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The Public Accounts Committee hears evidence on the work of the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat).
Witnesses:
Chris Walters – Interim Chief Executive at Ofwat
Helen Campbell – Interim Executive Director, Delivery at Ofwat
David Hill – Director General for Strategy and Water at Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
https://committees.parliament.uk/event/25711/formal-meeting-oral-evidence-session/
UK The future of rugby in Wales – Welsh Affairs Committee
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
Representatives of Welsh Rugby Union and fan representatives give evidence in front of the Welsh Affairs Committee, focusing on the future of Welsh rugby.
Witnesses:
Abi Tierney – Chief Executive Officer at Welsh Rugby Union
Richard Collier-Keywood – Chair at Welsh Rugby Union
Grant Berni – fan representative at Ospreys Supporters Club
Daniel Hallett – fan representative at Dragons Supporters Club
Lynn Glaister – fan representative at Cardiff Rugby Supporters Group
Iwan Griffiths – Member of the Crys 16 Supporter’s Trust Committee. at Scarlets Supporters Trust
https://committees.parliament.uk/event/26181/formal-meeting-oral-evidence-session/