The Renters’ Rights Bill [Bill 008 of 2024-25] was introduced in the House of Commons on 11 September 2024. The bill’s second ...

The Lords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 (Extension) Bill aims to increase the number of women bishops in the Lords by extending ...

Members of the House of Lords begin their detailed examination of Crown Estate Bill, in committee stage on Monday 14 October.

The Sandwich Student Scheme is an opportunity for undergraduate students to work within the House of Commons, offering a unique insight into governance and the running of Parliament in general.

The House of Lords Library provides impartial research and information services to support Members of the House of Lords, their staff and staff of the House. Further information about the Library, as ...

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust was formed in 1847, after five homes and gardens in Stratford-upon-Avon linked to Shakespeare were purchased as a national memorial to the Bard. The trustees of The ...

Thomas Erskine May (1815-1886) was Clerk of the House of Commons from 1871 untill 1886. He began his career in Parliament in 1831 as an Assistant Librarian in the House of Commons Library. Subsequent ...

Simon De Montfort's Parliament was the first instance of a parliament in which representatives from towns and the shires were summoned together to discuss matters of national concern. This Parliament ...

The Representation of the People Bill introduced in May 1917 embodied the Conference's resolutions. The Act gave the vote to all men aged 21 years or older and to men on military or naval service from ...

Chair-elect of the Energy Security & Net Zero Committee welcomes new head of UK’s Climate Change Committee Chair-elect of the Energy Security & Net Zero Committee welcomes new head of UK’s Climate ...

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Lady Rhondda was the daughter of D A Thomas MP, who had been made Viscount Rhondda for services to Lloyd George's government during the First World War. As he had no sons, a special remainder was made ...