Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
Explore the Palace of Westminster this summer with lower ticket prices.
UK What happens in Members’ Lobby? 🏛️
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
This space just outside the Commons Chamber has witnessed decades of political history and it’s still a working part of Parliament today.
UK What were the consequences of the Afghan data breach? | Defence Committee
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
5 years after the fall of Kabul, the Defence Committee examines how a government data breach affected thousands of Afghans who supported UK forces, and how its consequences have affected accountability and trust in government.
UK Hearing the iconic sound of Big Ben 🔔
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
Behind the scenes with the National Geographic team and @Antoni shooting in the Elizabeth Tower.
From documentaries to dramas, we provide unique access to these iconic spaces, bringing the story of Parliament to audiences around the globe. 🎬
UK Big Ben’s home has a hidden purpose 🔔
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The towers and spires of the Palace of Westminster form part of a vast Victorian ventilation system.
Understanding the historic infrastructure has been key to developing a new approach to restore this UNESCO World Heritage Site for future generations.
UK Unboxing the Despatch boxes 📦
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The two Despatch boxes, located at the center of the Chamber, have witnessed generations of debate in the House of Commons 🗣️
As part of the Historic Furniture and Decorative Arts Collection, the boxes are looked after by our Heritage Collections Team.
UK What is the UK’s role in the new Syria? | Foreign Affairs Committee
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
Nearly two years since the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, the country is still feeling the effects of a devastating civil war.
The UK Government has announced £349m in aid to Syria over the past year, but its diplomatic, security, humanitarian, and accountability strategies remain unclear.
The Foreign Affairs Committee is launching a new inquiry looking into this.
UK Legal aid needs urgent reform | Justice Committee
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
There’s an unacceptably high risk of miscarriages of justice due to declining availability of legal aid and rising self-representation.
The Justice Committee has made several recommendations to the Government in its report on Access to Justice: Legal Aid.
UK Affordability of the Defence Investment Plan | Public Accounts Committee
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
MPs question senior officials at the Ministry of Defence, including Permanent Secretary Jeremy Pocklington CB over the impacts of the time taken to agree to the DIP, and the uncertainty this may have created for the UK’s defence industry.
UK Equality at work: flexible working and disability – Women and Equalities Committee
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
MPs on the Women and Equalities Committee hear evidence from a range of witnesses as part of their inquiry into equality at work.
Witnesses:
Clare Ogden – Head of Support Services at Action for ME
Patricia Stapleton – Senior Policy Manager at Arthritis UK
Fazilet Hadi MBE – Head of Policy, Advice and Information at Disability Rights UK
Alison Thwaite – Head of Employment Services at The Down’s Syndrome Association
James Taylor – Executive Director of Strategy, Impact and Social Change at Scope
https://committees.parliament.uk/event/27616/formal-meeting-oral-evidence-session/