Research Briefing
This briefing paper analyses the results of the 2019 European Parliament elections, focussing on both the UK and EU-wide results. It also analyses the repercussions for the EU, in terms of the balance of forces within the new Parliament and its impact on the forthcoming appointment process for the top jobs in the EU, including the European Commission Presidency.
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The newly-elected European Parliament (EP) sits for the first time on 2 July. This Insight examines the shifting make-up of the Political Groups in the new Parliament.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the 'Combat Air Strategy progress and next steps’ has been scheduled for Thursday 27 June 2019, from 1:30-4:30pm. This Backbench Business debate will be led by Robert Courts MP.
Research Briefing
Armed Forces Day has been marked annually since 2009 to raise awareness of and celebrate the armed forces. Here, we look at some of these issues affecting service personnel, including support for veterans and their families, personnel numbers, housing, morale and pay. Why an Armed Forces Day? The previous Labour Government introduced the first Armed
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A Westminster Hall debate on the 'Political situation in Sudan’ has been scheduled for Thursday 20 June 2019, from 1:30-3:00pm. The debate will be led by Dr David Drew MP.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on The Independent Review of the Modern Slavery Act is scheduled for Wednesday 19 June 2019 at 2.30 pm. The Member leading the debate is Frank Field MP.
Research Briefing
Is it possible for the Withdrawal Agreement between the UK Government and the European Union to be renegotiated? Can Parliament prevent the UK leaving the EU without a deal? This Insight addresses these two key questions.
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Hong Kong is experiencing some of its largest protests in recent years. Here, we look at how MPs and the UK Government have responded.
Insight
Is it possible for the Withdrawal Agreement between the UK Government and the European Union to be renegotiated? Can Parliament prevent the UK leaving the EU without a deal? This Insight addresses these two key questions.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on 'The continued importance of International Humanitarian Law in protecting civilians in conflict’ has been scheduled for Tuesday 18 June 2019, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be led by Ann Clwyd MP, Andrew Mitchell MP, Tom Brake MP and Stephen Twigg MP.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on the 'Colombia Peace Process’ has been scheduled for Tuesday 18 June 2019, from 4:30-5:30pm. The debate will be led by Jo Stevens MP.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper explains what it means to "prorogue" Parliament, under what authority it is done, and what its consequences are. It also provides historical and international context for prorogation, and explains its relevance to the Brexit process.
Debate Pack
A general debate on the 'UK Voluntary National Review on the Sustainable Development Goals’ has been scheduled for Tuesday 11 June 2019.
Debate Pack
On Wednesday 5 June 2019 MPs will hold a debate in the Chamber on invisible disabilities and accessibility challenges.
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