Prince Philip: Parliament to pay tribute
The Prime Minister will ask the Commons to present a humble address to the Queen.
Intergovernmental relations in the United Kingdom
An overview of intergovernmental relations in the United Kingdom
Scottish independence referendum: legal issues
A briefing paper on the legal issues surrounding a Scottish independence referendum
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Research Briefing
MPs’ changes of party allegiance in the House of Commons since 1979
This list notes when a Member has changed allegiance from one political party to another or decided to sit as an independent MP. Instances of Members losing or resigning a party whip are also noted.
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The coronavirus timeline: Measures taken by the House of Commons
The coronavirus timeline sets out the Commons’ response to the pandemic, including key ‘lock down’ dates and changes to the way parliamentarians worked. It includes links to the relevant debates in Hansard, Speaker’s Statements, Procedure Committee reports, the ‘Members’ Guide to hybrid proceedings’ and correspondence on proceedings during the pandemic.
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Research Briefing
Appointments to the Chiltern Hundreds and Manor of Northstead Stewardships since 1880
This list notes known appointments to the Crown Steward and Bailiff of the Chiltern Hundreds and the Manor of Northstead since 1880.
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Research Briefing
Commons Opposition Day debates since 2017
A list of Opposition Day debates since 1992 with information on debates and divisions on Opposition Day motions.
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Research Briefing
Restoration and Renewal – developments since October 2019
This briefing paper provides an update on developments since the Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Act 2019 received Royal Assent in October 2019.
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Research Briefing
Women in Politics and Public Life
This briefing includes latest figures on the proportion of women in Parliament and elected bodies across the UK and throughout the world, as well as information on women in UK public life.
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Insight
How might MPs scrutinise the new UK-EU relationship?
The new relationship needs different scrutiny arrangements from when the UK was in the EU and during transition.
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Research Briefing
Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme: independent investigation
On 23 June 2020, the House approved the establishment of an Independent Expert Panel to consider cases against MPs raised under the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme. On 25 November 2020, it approved the appointment of the eight members of the Independent Expert Panel.
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Research Briefing
Apologies by MPs to the House of Commons since 1979
This list attempts to capture all instances where an apology has been made on the floor of the House of Commons since 1979
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Research Briefing
Parliament and Northern Ireland, 1921-2021
A briefing on Parliament and Northern Ireland, 1921-2021
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Research Briefing
MPs who have withdrawn from the Commons Chamber or who have been suspended
MPs who have left the Chamber voluntarily, been asked to withdraw or who have been suspended.
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Insight
Coronavirus: MPs’ use of virtual participation and proxy voting by gender
Female MPs were more likely to use virtual participation and proxy voting between April and November 2020.
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