Where elected MPs represent the public, legislate, and scrutinise the Government. Find out more about their work and how Parliament happens.
This official page is here to keep you informed about key decisions in the House of Commons Chamber and the work of Select Committees. You'll also be able get involved with and contribute to the work of the House of Commons with Q&As, digital debates, by submitting evidence to Select Committees, and much more. The House of Commons is independent of the Government, and is not affiliated with any po
19/06/2026
Following yesterday's by-elections in:
• Aberdeen South
• Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
• Makerfield
Douglas Lumsden, Lara Bird, and Andy Burnham have been elected as Members of Parliament.
Find out more:
New MPs elected at June by-elections New MPs elected at June by-elections
17/06/2026
Twenty MPs whose names were drawn in the Private Members' Bill ballot presented their bills in the House of Commons today.
Private Members Bills can only be introduced by backbench MPs, who choose the topic of the bill.
MPs drawn in the ballot have priority for the limited amount of debating time for Private Members' Bills.
17/06/2026
Today Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy faced questions from MPs in UK House of Commons.
Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) is a 30-minute session that allows MPs to ask questions to the Prime Minister or a nominated minister. This helps hold the government to account.
PMQs usually starts with the Prime Minister answering a routine question on his official engagements that day, which is then followed by questions from the Leader of the Opposition, or a nominated deputy, and other MPs on any topic they choose.
17/06/2026
🔴 Watch Prime Minister's Questions live.
This is when the PM or a nominated minister faces questions from MPs from 12 midday every sitting Wednesday.
➡️ https://www.youtube.com/live/Ht7o84oxLS0
Clerks like Nick often advise the Chair when MPs raise a point of order…
…but what exactly does that mean?
What's on in the House of Commons this week? 👇
https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2026/june-2026/coming-up-in-the-commons-15--19-june/
12/06/2026
True or false? The Despatch Boxes on the Table of the House are empty 🗳️
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If you said false, you're correct ✅
They contain religious texts used for the swearing-in of MPs 📕
Do you know who sits where in the House of Commons Chamber? 🤔
10/06/2026
Today Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faced questions from MPs in UK House of Commons.
Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) is a 30-minute session that allows MPs to ask questions directly to the Prime Minister. This helps hold the government to account.
PMQs usually starts with the Prime Minister answering a routine question on his official engagements that day, which is then followed by questions from the Leader of the Opposition and other MPs on any topic they choose.
10/06/2026
🔴 Watch Prime Minister's Questions live.
This is when the PM or a nominated minister faces questions from MPs from 12 midday every sitting Wednesday.
➡️ https://www.youtube.com/live/9ut6oa_Wieo?feature=share