This guided tour of the Elizabeth Tower takes you up a narrow 334-step spiral stairwell to the belfry where Big Ben, the Great Bell, hangs. Along the route, your guide will reveal details of the most ...

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Committee stage is where a Bill is considered in detail and is normally the next stage after a Bill's second reading. It is an opportunity for changes to be made to the wording or for new clauses to ...

MPs and Members of the Lords sit in the two Chambers of Parliament scrutinising the Government and debating legislation. Find Members of Parliament (MPs) by postcode and constituency, and Members of ...

The State Opening of Parliament takes place on Wednesday 13 May. Find out about the role of the House of Commons in State Opening and the King’s Speech debate.

On 17 March 2026, President Zelenskyy of Ukraine addressed members of the House of Lords and MPs in Parliament. Lord Forysth gave a speech, thanking the President: ...

Members' tours are available to UK residents free of charge and must be sponsored by a Member of Parliament (MP) or a Member of the House of Lords. The tours are led by trained guides. Please note ...

The State Opening of Parliament took place on Wednesday 13 May, marking the formal start of the parliamentary year and ...

In 1846 an Act was passed to encourage local authorities to build public baths and washhouses. Although some public baths and washhouses were constructed before 1846, in this year an Act was passed to ...

Questions The House questioned the government on free entry to the UK's national museums and galleries and safety recommendations from the Rail Accident Investigation Branch. Bills Consideration of ...

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